Possibility of exporting $ 300 billion to countries in the region by eliminating bureaucracies

Yahya Al-Ishaq, in an interview with Fars News Agency economic reporter, about the situation of the country’s foreign trade in 1400, said: “According to the announced statistics, the growth of our foreign trade is quite noticeable, but the problem is that foreign trade in the country still has its place.” Has not found, and despite all the changes we have seen in recent months, it is a long way from its original position and capacity.

The economist added: “This issue is also due to the way of thinking, approach and beliefs that foreign trade has not yet found its place in the decision-making system, while there is a traditional and wrong view of foreign trade that keeps trade in mind.” Known as unproductive work.

Emphasizing that our security in the region and the world is closely related to our foreign trade, the former Minister of Commerce said: “The tools used in wars against different countries are economic tools, such as sanctions, closing Swift and blocking imports and exports.” Countries, but we still do not accept that there is a direct relationship between trade and security and even development.

Al-Ishaq said that the 13th government also took steps to develop foreign trade and the first step was to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was very valuable. Of course, although no specific action has been taken and preparations have been made so far, but it was the right approach and it has provided us with a presence in a market of $ 500 billion that we should use.

He said: “The president also emphasizes the development of trade relations in all negotiations and considers the development of regional trade relations as one of the priorities, which is a very important issue.”

Al-Ishaq said: “During the recent visits of Minister Samat, we have witnessed the signing of agreements to improve the situation and negotiations have been held to expand cooperation with Iraq, Armenia and Pakistan, which will be evaluated as positive and will have positive effects.”

Referring to the $ 1.2 trillion trade of 15 neighboring countries, he said: “We can be present in at least $ 300 billion of this trade, and as much as we can solve problems and reduce bureaucracy, it is possible to achieve more than $ 300.” Regional exports are increasing.

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