4 Proposals for the re-growth of exports of technical and engineering services / the need to support the Export Guarantee Fund

سادینا Father In said وگو With the economic correspondent of Fars News Agency about the export of technical and engineering services in the country, he said: About three decades ago, with the increase of the country’s engineering capacity relative to domestic needs, government officials believed that exports should be made in areas such as roads and buildings, power plants Recognize and even consider incentives for water, oil, gas transmission lines, oil and refinery projects, dams, information technology, etc.

He added: “This has led the government to allocate an annual export capacity of $ 25 billion for technical and engineering services, a capacity that, in addition to developing the commodity sector, will be able to create jobs, economic growth and improve the trade balance for the country.”

* The decline in exports of technical and engineering services after the record of 1390

The Deputy Chairman of the Construction, Technical Services and Engineering Commission of the Iran Chamber stated: On this The basis for the annual growth of nearly 40 percent in exports of technical and engineering services, which was said to be a viable alternative to oil and a safe way to get rid of the country’s income and expenditure from the consequences of the last half century oil dollars, since the late 1980s. And the awards started and even broke the record of 5 billion dollars a year in 1390, but the decline in the export of technical and engineering services also started exactly from there until the export of these services with a decrease of 10% per year, in 99 to Reached less than $ 500 million, which means that glorious and authoritative start, with a 90% reduction in 10 years, has become a great regret and failure today.

* Turkey’s $ 35 billion in exports of technical and engineering services

Father He added: “This is while Turkey, in our neighborhood and despite its less ability in technical and engineering services, earns 35 billion dollars annually from this place.”

Referring to the target market for exporting technical and engineering services of Iranian companies, he said: “Neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and developing African countries are the target market for exporting technical and engineering services of Iranian companies.” There has been a 90% drop in exports of technical and engineering services in the last 10 years. 3 countries in the world have this knowledge, Iran aside ساسول Spain and Shell England and the Netherlands.

The Vice Chairman of the Construction, Technical and Engineering Services Commission of the Iran Chamber added: “Countries such as Oman and Qatar are also attractive markets for exporting Iran’s technical and engineering services, and experts say that Iran is an official member of the Cooperation Organization.” Shanghai Recently, it is mentioned as a successful model in regional cooperation and a golden opportunity to expand the export of these services.

* We were unaware of Qatar’s need for technical and engineering services

Father He said: “The point that should not be forgotten is that Iran has a capacity like Qatar, which hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup a few years ago, and is said to have at least $ 100 billion to carry out projects.” Infrastructure (in the fields of energy production, water treatment, social infrastructure and construction) and in the field of transportation is full of new opportunities for Iranian companies, it has not benefited much, even though the two countries They had a lot in common due to the difficult economic conditions caused by the US sanctions (for Iran) and the sanctions imposed by the Arab countries (for Qatar).

He added: “In a situation where today the president himself believes that the share of Iran’s exports to countries in the region should not be 2% and it is necessary to take a jihadist and quick action, this figure should increase from $ 20 billion to $ 40 to $ 50 billion.” It is necessary to register the authoritative and decisive presence of talented and high-capacity Iranian companies in the field of technical and engineering services in international markets.

* The government should pay attention to the timely and effective implementation of export incentives for technical and engineering services

Deputy Chairman of the Construction, Technical and Engineering Services Commission of the Iran Chamber said: “First, in increasing Iran’s share in the region’s export markets, a special place should be given to technical and engineering services, so it is necessary to improve economic and trade relations with other countries, especially neighbors and develop diplomacy.” Economic and consultations and trade-offs should be included in the work priorities of embassies, ambassadors and economic attachés of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the government should provide practical and special support to companies producing technical and engineering services in the form of timely and effective incentives. Have exports.

* Free fall in exports of technical and engineering services in the last decade

Father He stated: In the second step, the Export Guarantee Fund should cover the export risk of technical and engineering services in accordance with the articles of association and regulations, a task that has been less considered by the managers of this fund in the last two decades. According to economic activists, the Export Development Bank, like the Export Guarantee Fund, has not performed its support duties properly, otherwise we would not have seen a decline in exports of technical and engineering services in the last decade.

Father He said: Accepting domestic and international projects in the field of technical and engineering services as collateral for obtaining facilities is another effective way to increase the share of this field in currency.

He added: “The next case is that in addition to updating the banks, removing the obstacles and problems of letter, bank and insurance guarantees and the need to adopt a timely response and چالاکانه Be on the agenda of the government to solve the problems of contractors; Companies exporting Iranian technical and engineering services present in neighboring and regional markets should be wary of unhealthy competition, as these behaviors are in fact beneficial to foreign employers and a lever for abuse and price bargaining.

The economic activist said: “Also in recent months, when the government and parliament are in charge of drafting and approving the budget law of 1401, the need to provide optimal and timely resources for organizations that provide technical and engineering services in the field of marketing projects.” Civil and technology support is both essential and even vital.

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