Iranian business delegation visits

trade in the mining and agricultural sectors between the two countries.
Led by the country’s director manager in the Co-operative Ministry, Mr Abbas Johari, the delegation, which arrived in the country yesterday morning, will today meet local businesspeople and Government officials.
Speaking soon after arrival, Mr Johari said his delegation comprised of executives from co-operative companies.
“We carry a special friendship message to the people of Zimbabwe. We are here to explore areas of co-operation in mainly mining and agricultural fields. We want to explore areas of possible investment and co-operation in Zimbabwe, particularly in mining and agricultural sectors,” Mr Johari said.
He encouraged Zimbabwe and Iran to increase business partnership in light of the excellent trade opportunities between the two countries.
Mr Johari said Iran’s business community had a Government directive to invest in Zimbabwe.
The delegation is expected to hold meetings with senior Government officials before touring small and medium enterprises around the country.
Some members of the delegation are the managing director of Non Metal Mineral Mining, Mr Seyed Kazem Namaki, Dairy Cow Culture managing director, Mr Muhammed Karimi, Poultry Production managing director Mr Allahair Barari, Mine Granite Stone managing director Mr Ali Kordi and Mr Mohammad Bateni from the mining sector.
Another member of the delegation, the managing director of Marble Stone Mining Mr Manouchehr Nabi, is expected in Harare today.
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Small, Medium Enterprises and Co-operative Development, Mr Wellington Goba and director of co-operatives in the ministry Mr Samuel Hlatshwayo welcomed the delegation at Harare International Airport.

Iran and Zimbabwe ties dates back to the liberation struggle and today the two countries co-operate in various fields including agriculture, science and technology, and tractor manufacturing, among others.