Iran's trade with Iraq fell by 25 to 30 percent
Member of Iran Chamber of Commerce: Our trade with Iraq has decreased by 25 to 30 percent compared to last year. The border situation is not a problem now and it is desirable.
According to the International Iranian Stone Exhibition, Ali Shariati stated about the undecided situation of the Ministry of Industry: This ministry is one of the most troublesome ministries. Because if until yesterday the country's budget was oil-based, now the most important role is played by the Ministry of Industry. But the question is, if this ministry is so important, why is it left undecided and not paid attention to?
He continued: "Currently, the Ministry of Industry is in a strategic situation compared to the Ministry of Oil, because it is one of the driving forces that can help this situation and lead to currency appreciation in the country." But when there are no ministries in charge, the work is certainly done in the field of deputy and managerial. For this reason, it can be said that the ministry is in a state of apathy.
A member of the Chamber of Commerce explained: "Of course, sometimes a minister leaves and another minister replaces him and stabilizes." But now the Ministry of Industry does not have a head of export, although it has better experience in other areas such as mining, and they have been supervised in a situation where mining is not our priority, so it could be the best option for the Deputy Minister of Mines. This ministry is a horse that professionals are afraid to ride, and some want to ride it in any way they can.
Referring to the country's export situation, Shariati said: "Our export situation is multifaceted, because the issue of sanctions has existed in the past and is not much different from the past." On the other hand, our problems in the field of exports are mostly related to the corona, which has spread around the world, of course, the issue of diplomacy and open borders and the possibility of sending goods, etc., has always existed.
A member of the Chamber of Commerce noted: "Overall, our exports have not changed significantly, although there is a slight decrease, which is also related to the whole world." If we want to improve the export situation, we need planning, focus and coordination with the central bank, which can lead to solving the problems of exporters. Unfortunately, we do not see this, because the Ministry of Silence, which is in charge of trade and exports of this country, is itself in a haze of ignorance.
Shariati added: "Now this unplanned program has reduced exports. When we have a minister who does not agree with exports, which is a specific task, but the people in this body do not know their duty." The role of the Minister is Cohesion. When there is no cohesion, nothing can be done. These conditions have reduced, for example, our trade with Iraq by twenty-five to thirty percent compared to last year.
* ILNA
