Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President, referred to the economic, industrial, and tourism capacities of Yazd province at the meeting of the Dialogue Council of Government and the Private Sector, stating: "Tourism development is one of the serious priorities of the fourteenth government and at least 25 to 30 percent of job opportunities should be provided through this path."
Increase in tourist arrivals despite challenges
Aref pointed out the conditions of Iran's confrontation with the system of dominance and recent wars, emphasizing that despite the challenges, the number of tourists entering Iran has been increasing in recent months. He added: "Tourists who travel to Iran become familiar with the cultural and civilizational background of the country, and this experience can influence their perception of Iran."
Government readiness to develop infrastructure
The First Vice President emphasized the tourism capacities of Yazd province, announcing that the government is ready to pursue the creation of a suburban train between the cities of the province, the development of four and five-star hotels, and the formulation of a comprehensive tourism package for Yazd. He considered the development of tourism infrastructure as one of the important areas for economic prosperity and job creation and emphasized the utilization of the province's capacities in this field.
Aref also referred to the problems of administrative bureaucracy and its impact on investment, stating: "Stability of laws and regulations related to investment is essential for economic prosperity, and we must seek to create stability in regulations and increase investors' confidence."
The role of the private sector in the economy
He further pointed out the importance of the private sector in the country's economy, saying: "Islam values capital that serves the people. The government's strategy today is to maximize the utilization of the private sector's capacities." Aref also emphasized that the government has achieved favorable results by delegating powers to provinces and ministries during the recent wartime conditions.
At the end of this meeting, it was decided that the Yazd Chamber of Commerce would compile the proposals of the province's private sector and present them to the government for review and approval. This action could help strengthen production and investment in Yazd province and ultimately lead to the economic prosperity of the country.
