Governor of West Azerbaijan: IranTurkey relations should be a model and exceptional
Reza Rahmani, the Governor of West Azerbaijan, in an interview referring to the shared cultural ties between Iran and Turkey, said: Relations between the two countries should have a model and exceptional character.
He stated that Iran and Turkey have many commonalities in cultural, social, linguistic, religious, and historical terms, and emphasized that the neighborhood relations between the two countries are also of great importance.
Referring to figures such as Rumi and Shams Tabrizi as shared values of the two countries, Rahmani said: Alongside these figures, there have also been many scientists and prominent personalities in various fields between the two countries.
The Governor of West Azerbaijan, noting that he has traveled to Istanbul many times and has especially visited the Suleymaniye Library, added: Many Persian works, divans, and other sources are preserved and republished in the archive of this library, and this shows the depth of cultural relations between the two countries.
He considered the opening of Shams Tabrizi’s mausoleum in the city of Khoy to be a factor in strengthening cultural relations between Iran and Turkey and said: This complex can become a cultural center between Khoy and Konya and play a role in expanding relations between the two countries.
Referring to the growth of tourism between Iran and Turkey, Rahmani stated: Traffic between the two countries has increased, and especially in the field of tourism, there is a need for some further arrangements and facilities. Many people from different countries travel to Iran and Turkey, and this movement can help develop various dimensions of cultural relations.
Referring to the complementary economic capacities of the two countries, he continued: Iran has diverse and rich handicrafts, while Turkey has more experience in packaging and marketing, and combining these capacities can lead to complementary cooperation. There is no discrimination between foreign and Iranian investors, and the necessary facilities are provided for them as much as possible.
The Governor of West Azerbaijan announced: Recently, 50 hectares of land have been allocated to a Turkish investor active in the textile sector, and the construction operations of the project are expected to begin soon.
According to Rahmani, this investor, due to easier access to some raw materials in Iran, intends to carry out production in this country and export the products to Central Asian countries.
He added: Infrastructure such as electricity, water, and gas is provided for investors, and there is no difference between Turkish and Iranian investors in benefiting from these facilities.
In conclusion, Rahmani said: Investments made in Iran are supported against non-commercial risks with the guarantee of Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, and investors can transfer their principal capital and profit out of the country if they wish.
