TPOI official calls on private sector to boost trade ties with Africa
The deputy head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) for international businesses promotion affairs said the private sector should play a leading role in seizing the opportunity created for increasing trade and economic ties with African states.
Speaking at an expert-level meeting on reviewing the trade opportunities between Iran and Kenya, held in Tehran, Mohammad Sadeq Qannadzadeh called on traders to make their utmost efforts in line with spurring trade-economic activities with African states, reported Tasnim News Agency.
Emphasizing the use of fruitful experiences of successful traders in doing business with Africa, the official pointed out that effective measures have been taken such as creating a direct shipping line, financial-banking activities and launching 11 trade centers in line with spurring trade with African states.