By: Staff writer
The deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says developing transportation infrastructure is a prerequisite for the expansion of trade ties between Iran and Namibia.
Speaking in a meeting with the chief executive officer of Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Charity Mwale Mwiya in Tehran this week, Alireza Yavari expressed dissatisfaction with the current level of trade between the two countries.
“The lack of transportation infrastructure between the two countries is the most important reason for the decrease in the level of trade relations between Iran and Namibia,” Yavari said.
As reported by the ICCIMA portal, he pointed to pharmaceuticals, food industry, and agriculture as potential areas for cooperation between the two countries.
“Since these areas are not affected by the U.S. sanctions, the chambers of commerce of Iran and Namibia can establish good business relations in these areas,” Yavari said.
Mwiya for her part expressed interest in using the experiences of Iranian companies in processing agricultural products and stated: “Namibia is one of the world’s top meat exporters and one of the successful countries in the field of fisheries and fish farming.”
“Iran and Namibia can also have good cooperation in the field of processing precious stones, including diamonds,” she stressed.
