Manouchehr Habibi, the governor of Kermanshah, stated on Tuesday evening at a specialized meeting of investors and economic activists from Kermanshah held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, that the province has extensive capacities in the industrial, agricultural, and logistics sectors, saying: "We firmly believe that the private sector is the driving force of the country, and if we seek to achieve production growth and sustainable employment, we must support investors and create the best conditions for their activities."
Economic Capacities of the Province
The governor of Kermanshah, referring to the results of comprehensive studies conducted on the economic capacities of the province, added: According to these studies, "border economy and logistics," "agriculture and food security," and also "treatment and regional services" are considered three strategic capabilities of Kermanshah for development and investment.
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He emphasized Kermanshah's prominent position in the agricultural sector, stating: Kermanshah produces 5.5 million tons of agricultural products annually, ranking fourth in the country, and holds top positions in the production of products such as wheat, sugar beet, and chickpeas. Additionally, over the past year, we have witnessed a one million ton increase in the province's agricultural product production.
Industrial Potentials of Kermanshah
Habibi noted that Kermanshah province also has valuable capacities in the industrial sector, benefiting from petrochemical complexes, cement, sugar, dairy, tile and ceramics, steel, and electrical industries, which are the result of the efforts of economic activists. He announced that Kermanshah's share of Iran's exports to Iraq has reached 41 percent for the first time and emphasized: "This share must be increased to over 50 percent with precise planning and strengthening of commercial infrastructure."
The governor of Kermanshah further elaborated on the main areas of investor participation in the province in three key sectors and mentioned the establishment of a smart logistics village, stating: "Studies for this project are being pursued on a 240-hectare land in the Zagros Industrial Park with the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, the Industrial Towns Company, and provincial management, and after completion, the groundwork will be laid for its transfer to the private sector."
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