Hossein Forouzan
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Development Projects to Be Implemented in Free Zones
Hossein Forouzan, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, in an interview with IRNA, outlined the status of the 17 free zones, stating: "Implementing development projects and connecting free zones to main transportation routes will pave the way for attracting investment and utilizing the economic capacities of various regions."
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Iran moves to accelerate Sistan and Baluchestan infrastructure projects
Iran is moving to accelerate major infrastructure projects in southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, including the Chabahar-Zahedan railway and the construction of a new airport in Chabahar, as authorities seek to strengthen the province’s role in regional trade and transit.
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Rimdan Has Potential to Become One of Iran’s Key Trade Gateways
Rimdan has the potential to develop into one of Iran’s most important and efficient trade gateways, provided that investment in logistics, transport, and border infrastructure is accelerated, the secretary of Iran’s High Council of Free and Special Economic Zones said.
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Iran Seeks Stronger Economic Diplomacy Through Free Zones
Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Secretariat of the High Council of Free and Special Economic Zones have agreed to strengthen coordination on economic diplomacy, with a focus on using the border regions to expand trade with neighboring states and mitigate the impact of sanctions.
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Iran Reviews Production and Export Barriers in Arvand Free Zone
Iranian officials have held talks with manufacturers and business representatives in the Arvand Free Zone to identify and address obstacles hampering production, trade, and exports, as the government seeks to improve the business environment and make greater use of the country’s free-zone capacity.
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Iran, Pakistan Stress Expansion of Free Zone Cooperation; Follow Up on China-Pakistan-Iran Corridor
Hossein Forouzan, Secretary of Iran's Supreme Council of Free Trade, Industrial and Special Economic Zones, held a meeting with Omran Ahmed Siddiqui, Pakistan's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which he emphasized the necessity of strengthening economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
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High-Level Official Undertakes Field Visit to Norduz Border Terminal to Resolve Trade and Transit Bottlenecks
Hossein Forouzan, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free Trade, Industrial and Special Economic Zones, conducted an on-site inspection of the Norduz border terminal and customs facility, accompanied by Ezatollah Habibzadeh, the parliamentary representative for Jolfa, and Hadi Moghaddamzadeh, Chief Executive Officer of the Aras Free Zone. The visit was aimed at a firsthand assessment of operational challenges and impediments affecting cross-border trade and transit activities at this strategic entry point.
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Iran Ready to Launch Joint Free Zone with Turkey at Khoy Border, Official Says
TEHRAN – Iran has completed all necessary preparations for the establishment of a joint free trade zone with Turkey in the border area of Khoy and is now awaiting reciprocal action from Ankara to operationalize the project, a senior Iranian official announced on Monday.
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Forouzan: Removing Barriers to Businesses Depends on Implementation of Integrated Management
Hossein Forouzan, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, during his visit to the Maku Free Zone and in a meeting with economic activists, underscored that the full implementation of the Integrated Management Law is the fundamental solution to eliminating Unnecessary bureaucratic measures and resolving administrative redundancies within these zones.
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FTZs Play a Key Role in Advancing Development Projects Along Makran Coasts
The economic, commercial, and investment capacities of free trade and special economic zones were discussed in a meeting between Ali Abdolalizadeh and Hossein Forouzan, with a focus on their role in realizing maritime‑oriented development programs and advancing developmental projects along the Makran coast.
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Sarakhs and Dogharoun Have Potential to Become Major Regional Trade Hubs
TEHRAN — Sarakhs and Dogharoun have the potential to emerge as major hubs for regional trade, transit and economic activity due to their strategic locations and proximity to neighboring countries, the secretary of Iran’s High Council of Free Zones and Special Economic Zones said.
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Iran Calls for Lower Export Costs, Faster Trade Procedures at Dogharoun Free Zone
Iran has called for lower export costs, streamlined trade procedures, and faster development of the Dogharoun Free Zone, as officials seek to leverage the strategic border crossing with Afghanistan to expand trade and attract investment to Razavi Khorasan Province and eastern Iran.