Speaking at the commemoration of Persian Gulf Day during the 7th Iran
Expo, Abdolali Zadeh stressed the importance of accelerating the development of
the petrochemical industry. He stated that methanol exports, while offering the
lowest prices, could generate two to three times more value when further
processed.
He underscored the government's focus on maritime-based development,
which includes countries with coastlines on open waters. He highlighted the
geopolitical significance of Iran’s position with access to multiple seas and
the strategic advantages this brings.
The special representative also pointed out that none of Iran’s ports
are ranked among the top 100 ports globally, despite the country’s significant
1,800 kilometers of coastline, which places it among the top 20 countries in
terms of sea borders.
He emphasized that by developing Iran’s ports, the country could
facilitate the transit of hundreds of millions of tons of goods, which could
significantly boost trade.
Abdolali Zadeh concluded by noting that Iran’s coastal areas in the
Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are unique in their potential for development,
calling for greater utilization of this advantage.