Saeed Molla Esmaeili said that, in addition to the investment attracted, more than $1.5 million in foreign capital had been registered and brought into the province during the same period.

Providing an overview of foreign investment projects in Markazi, he said 76 projects currently hold valid investment permits, with a combined approved investment value of $863.6 million.

Of this amount, $395 million has so far been realized, representing approximately 46 percent of the total approved investment, he added.

Molla Esmaeili noted that foreign investment in the province spans several sectors, including industry, agriculture, energy, construction and services. The investments originate from European and Asian countries, as well as Iranians living abroad.

He also identified Arak, Saveh, Zarandieh, Khomein, Delijan, Zavieh, and Mahallat as the cities hosting these investment projects.