Tehran, Iran, September 15
By Milad Fashtami - Trend:
A trade and economic delegation consisting of high-ranking officials of some Romanian companies are expected to arrive in Tehran on Monday.
The delegation will hold several meeting with Iranian officials and private sector representatives, Iran's ISNA News Agency reported on September 15.
Romanian businessmen will study investment opportunities in different fields including oil and gas, roads construction, housing, and trade during their four day visit to Tehran.
Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran Valiollah Afkhami-Rad said on August 31 that Tehran needs to absorb foreign investment to boost its production and export potential.
It was also noted that the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran intends to hold exhibitions in foreign countries to encourage foreign companies and businessmen to invest in Iranian projects.
Behrouz Alishiri, the head of Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran said in May that Iran's government is working to prepare a comprehensive incentive package for attracting foreign investments by end of the coming summer.
He added that the package includes all sectors of economy such as free trade zones, communication networks, financial and monetary systems, social and health sectors, etc.
One of the striking developments in Iran in recent months has been the large external capital inflows, mostly in the form of foreign direct investment (FDI), thanks largely to its initial progress in macroeconomic stabilization, improved investment regime, and progress in nuclear negotiations with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council - (Russia, China, the U.S., France, Britain) plus Germany.
Iran's deputy economy minister Mohammad Khazaei said on August 31 that the number of foreign investment delegations has increased from 65 to 300 over the past year.
According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the Islamic Republic of Iran exceeded $3 billion in 2013.