The economy of Iran and Africa complement each other

According to the economic correspondent of Fars news agency, Mehdi Safari said today at the international scientific and economic cooperation meeting between Iran and West African countries, referring to the words of the Supreme Leader regarding the expansion of economic cooperation with neighboring countries and also the African continent: in the 13th government, after priority The development of economic diplomacy with the neighbors was emphasized on the increase of trade with the African continent, and therefore the follow-up in this regard was put on the agenda.

The Deputy Minister of Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: The 13th government emphasizes not only in the field of trade but also in the field of developing cultural and scientific relations, technology transfer with Africa and especially West Africa.

Safari said: Iran’s economy complements each other due to science and technology with the existing mines in Africa, so if we have good technology in the mining sector, we can complement the existing capacities to establish various cooperation cases.

He added: Despite the sanctions, the youth of our country have reached a good position in the field of technology, Iran is one of the top five countries in the world in the field of medical equipment and medicine, and it has significant capabilities in the field of surgery and medicine.

The Deputy Minister of Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there is a lot of interest in the development of exchanges and said: One of the ways to develop relations is to create joint industrial estates to increase cooperation, which can cause the growth of trade, and its increase is also infinite considering the existing capacities. .

* Cooperation between Iran and Africa has many benefits for both parties

In the continuation of this meeting, “Mohammed Pouyat” as the representative of the West African countries stated: Iran and Africa have common visions for development and bilateral and multilateral cooperation can bring many benefits for both sides.

The representative of the West African countries said: Africa as an emerging continent has drawn the world’s attention and we intend to create conditions for development by increasing cooperation with Iran.

Referring to the low level of cooperation between Iran and the African continent, he said: This meeting can create new axes so that we can use all the investment opportunities.

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