Official: Expo 2013 Displaying Iranˈs Export Capabilities

Tehran, April 22, IRNA – Holding the first exhibition of Iranˈs export capabilities is a new move in line with reducing imports and increasing non-oil exports, a senior Iranian trade official said. ˈIranˈs exports capabilities is being held for the first time in the country and it is regarded a serious step in exports promotion and marketing,ˈ Deputy Head of Iranˈs Trade Promotion Organization Kioumars Fatollah Kermanshahi said on Sunday. He noted that a total of 370 superior Iranian exporters in the format of 200 companies and 400 merchants from more than 40 countries will take part in the Iran Expo 2013 next week. A 90-member trade delegation from Iraq, 60-member delegation from Afghanistan, 25-member delegation from India, 14-member delegation from Italy, 12-member Lebanese delegation and 12-member delegation from Egypt are going to visit Iran Expo 2013 which starts work on April 27./end