Development of export of knowledge-based products in priority
Minister of Industry: With the analysis of the type of exported goods in the country last year, this year and with the priority of production jump, the development of export of products of students and higher value-added goods will be given special attention.
Reza Rahmani, referring to the record in the weighted index of non-oil exports, said: "Despite the increase in production and the application of various trade and economic restrictions, Iran's non-oil exports have grown well and the volume of exports and imports has increased." The country last year reached more than one hundred and sixty-nine million tons.
He added that the country's exports increased by fourteen percent compared to the same period in 1397: this shows the importance of developing export infrastructure, facilitating and streamlining affairs in the field of foreign trade more than before.
Rahmani said: "By analyzing the type of export goods of the country last year, this year and with the priority of production jump, the development of export of products of students and goods with higher added value will be given special attention."
He continued: "Since the beginning of this year, despite the limitations of the social distance plan, with the explicit order of the President, the production sector, especially in the field of essential goods and health items, has been working with redoubled efforts and jihadi spirits. By stopping the outbreak of corona in the country, we can turn this great global threat into a great opportunity for the leap of production and the creation of new export markets.
Rahmani added: "Realizing the current situation, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade is cooperating with the Ministry of Health with all its might so that we can overcome this disease quickly and by implementing the programs of the Coronation Headquarters." Provide businesses.
The Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade said: "The results of the measures in the year of" production boom "show that the country has extraordinary potential for development and we must realize all the existing potential capacities with the cooperation and cooperation of each other."
Rahmani, referring to the statistics released by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the growth of seven percent of the country's industrial production in the third quarter of last year, said: The selection of goods last year and the increase in the multiplicity of products of health items in just one month show the unique capacities of the country in the field of production and trade and the possibility of achieving the maximum goals of production jump.
He added: "The main and important point in the country's import process last year was the import of basic goods, intermediate goods, machinery and industrial equipment, which included the main volume of imports, so the import of consumer goods has decreased significantly and the general public." The country's needs are met by domestic production.
Regarding the need to pay attention to the 80 million market in the country, Minister Samat said: "This is a sign that the maximum supply of the country's consumer needs from domestic production is targeted and, if paid enough attention, can even lead to a reduction in illegal imports and smuggling." This requires the activation of all production capacities and the restoration of the position of domestic brands.
Rahmani added: "The progress made in the country's manufacturing sector last year and the revival of a large number of inactive and stagnant industrial units in the difficult and complex conditions of sanctions has been achieved. Therefore, we can work with all operating sectors in industry and belief in private sector capability." Turn many threats into great and lasting opportunities.
He continued: "Since the beginning of this year and at the same time with the naming of the year by the Supreme Leader as" Production leap ", the pathology of the ministry's programs in the year of" Production boom "is on the agenda and we are trying to take advantage of the views of experts in production and economy. And in view of all the concerns of private sector activists, we should develop and implement operational plans for the "mutation of production."
* Tasnim
