Iran's exports to UK down by dlrs 6.547m in 1st 4 months
Tehran, Aug 18, IRNA --
Iran's non-oil exports to the United Kingdom in the first four months of the current Iranian year 1382 (started March 21) dropped by 6.547 million dollars compared to the same period of the previous year.
According to Iran Customs, over 4,083 tons of non-oil commodities valued at over 6.63 million dollars were exported to the United Kingdom in the first four months, the figure showing a hike of more than 14,975 tons compared to the figure for the same period of the previous year.
Britain currently is Iran's 4th major trading partner among
European Union members and its 5th trading partner as far as exports of non-oil commodities are concerned as shown by the figures above stated.
Carpets, floor coverings, dates, stone and mineral products,
grapes, pistachios, shrimp, leather and tanned animal skin were among the major items Iran exported to Britain.
In addition, Iran imported over 95,000 tons of commodities valued at 239.98 million dollars over the same period, the figures showing a hike in weight and a dip in value compared to the figures for the same period in the previous year.
Iran imported more than 57,000 tons of goods worth some 252.469 million dollars from the UK in the first four months of the previous year.
http://www.irna.ir/en/tnews/030818103720.etn08.shtmlGermany mulls inevstment in Mahabad
2003/08/16
IRIB
Mahabad, Aug 16 - Mahabad governor Seyed Ma'rouf Samadi here on Saturday said that a German economic delegation was here recently to survey the prospects of investing in various activities in this city.
He said that the seven-member delegation of representatives of different German companies and a few Iranian expatriates residing in Germany stayed for a day in Mahabad to assess the economic potentials of the city.
He further said that members of the visiting delegation were impressed by the city's potential for investment in the fields of tourism, mines, agriculture and industry.
He said the visitors found the area "positive" for investment and were likely to investment soon in various economic projects or activities in the city after a formal assessment has been released.
The city of Mahabad in West Azarbaijan province is known for its profound and appealing tourist attractions, significant mining industry, fertile farms and other potentials for investment.
It has a population of 190,000 and is located south of the province.
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