Iran’s Investment Opportunities Must Be Introduced To The World: MP

Tehran, Oct 14, IRNA – A member of the Development Commission of the Majlis (Parliament) believes that in order to prepare the grounds for economic competition as an axis of government plan for economic prosperity, those who intend to enter this field of activity should be in conformity with each other. Hossein Mohammadzadeh told IRNA that in order to achieve such a conformity, implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution should be put on the agenda. According to Article 44, the economic system of Iran shall be based on public, cooperative and private sectors, with proper and sound planning. Ownership in the aforesaid three sectors does not surpass the limits of Islamic laws, contributes to economic growth and development of the country, does not harm the society and shall enjoy protection of law in the Islamic Republic. He said in order for the private sector to become active before governmental and quasi-governmental activists, at the first stage creation of such a ground should become one of the major policies. Also, he further remarked, policy-makings should be formed as such that ground would be prepared for those who intend to originate change and the private sector too would find conditions for competition. “Investors outside the country have their concerns for becoming present and having activities (in Iran) and definitely need certain guarantees for investment in such a way that they can shape their activities with utmost efficiency.” Another important point, he added, is that investors should not enter the country without any planning as in all countries first different opportunities are identified and then investors get involved in the selected areas. “Therefore, the government is duty bound to identify sectors which are in need of financial resources and investment by making proper planning.”/end