Abdolsadeh Nissi, on the sidelines of the ninth Iran-China Trade and Investment Conference, emphasized the extensive capacities for cooperation between the two countries and pointed to the necessity of forming a sustainable and balanced partnership based on common interests. He said: "Iran's view of cooperation with China is not just about increasing the volume of trade exchanges, but about creating a partnership that leads to the expansion of trade, the development of investment, and the effective presence of economic enterprises from both countries in regional and international markets."
Development of Value-Added Exports
Nissi identified the development of higher value-added exports as the first strategic axis of economic cooperation between Iran and China and stated: "One of Iran's main priorities is to move from exporting raw and semi-raw materials towards developing exports of goods that have a greater share in creating value-added, export income, and employment." He pointed to Iran's capacities in the food industry, processed agricultural products, petrochemicals, mining industries, and industrial products, emphasizing the possibility of developing these sectors in cooperation with Chinese partners.
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Strengthening Trade Routes
Nissi, in another part of his speech, described the strengthening of trade routes between Iran and China as the second important and strategic axis of cooperation between the two countries. He referred to the role of international transportation routes in shaping global trade and said: "Iran's geographical position has provided the opportunity to act as an effective link in connecting the East and West as well as the North and South."
The Assistant to the Deputy Minister and Director General of the East Asia and Pacific Office of the Trade Development Organization of Iran continued: "Iran and China's cooperation in this area can not only reduce transaction costs and facilitate access to markets but also pave the way for increasing trade volume and forming long-term common interests for the countries in the region."
Nissi also mentioned the plans of the Trade Development Organization of Iran to enhance the position of the national brand in the Chinese market and expressed hope that holding this conference would lead to the formation of new collaborations and joint investment opportunities. He emphasized that the Trade Development Organization of Iran, as a supporter, facilitates communications and business interactions between the two countries.
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