According to the Ministry’s Information and
Public Relations Department, at the start of the meeting Dr. Vaezi expressed pleasure
at being present among members of the chamber of commerce, stating that “commercial
activities should be based on scientific principles and modern devices”, adding
that “we have to find foreign markets for Iranian products in the region and
around the globe”.
Pointing
out various measures of the ICT Ministry in supporting merchants and their
fairs and exhibitions abroad, he further elaborated saying that, “although the
Ministry is supportive of holding commercial exhibitions and exporting products
by our traders, it would yield better results if major exporters and merchants would
consider helping small and newbie exporters through establishment of a special
fund”.
Insisting that “we have to emerge in the
international economy, therefore, the manner of our presence and the type of our
marketable products are going to play a major role realizing the objective”, he
added, “among other measures for cementing a presence in the global markets is
branding and launching Holding companies in various fields and sectors”.
Dr. Vaezi stressed the necessity of learning
teamwork in the arena of economy and commerce, saying that, “we have to
approach global trading through teamwork and group effort”.
The ICT Minister informed the audience that,
“the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively pursuing the realization
and implementation of judicial and legal support for traders and exporters”.
Dr. Vaezi expressed optimism for increasing global
interaction, stating that, “whenever we enjoy stronger economic and trade
relations with other countries, it also undeniably helps the strengthening of our
political relations”.
While pointing out certain problems and issues
facing international transportation sector, he expressed that, “we endeavor to reduce
transportation related issues and problems at the borders, and it is our wish
that the current state of affairs does not result in increasing export expenses,
so that we can enjoy a larger share of this important economic sector”, adding
that, “through our follow up efforts of the recent months, the Iranian customs
office at Bilesavar border is now operating 24/7”.
Listing some of the commercial and economic programs
of the ICT Ministry, he said that, “transforming the city of Tabriz into a
postal service hub is one of the priorities of the both the ICT Ministry and Iran
Post Company”.
The Minister expressed his thanks to the
governor of East Azerbaijan and all the members of the chamber of commerce, concluding
that, “all are efforts are directed at elevating commerce and trade in
particular, and the economy in general, to the point of growth and advancement”.