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IKCO to Establish Production Line in Oman
TEHRAN (FNA)- Oman has requested Iran Khodro Industrial Group to establish a car production site there through Muscat's financing, IKCO’s CEO and President Hashem Yekee zare said after a meeting with the Manager of Oman’s free trade zone of Duqm Yahya al-Jaberi.
During the meeting, IKCO’s CEO referred to the historic relations between Iran and Oman adding that the site can provide Iran Khodro with an easy access to markets deep in eastern and northern regions of Africa.
He also expressed hope that the site could be established as soon as possible with the financial support of Oman’s Development Fund.
Yekke Zare emphasized that Oman project begins with the establishment of a production line which will develop further into a production site after a while.
He referred to the industrial strategy of Iran Khodro developed by Iran’s Ministry of Industries and Mines saying:” Based on the strategy the number of our products would reach to three million vehicles for national and international markets.”
For his part, al-Jaberi praised the high technologies of Iran Khodro saying the commercial relations between Iran and Oman need to expand further like their political ties.
Al-Jaberi said Oman’s free trade zone of Duqm enjoys a high capacity for exporting cars to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and eastern Asia.
“IKCO’s products facilitate our access to Asian markets. On the other hand, Dqum enjoys some appropriate grounds for car production,” he said.
Iran Khodro Deputy for Export and International Affairs, Saeed Tafazzoli also held talks with al-Jaberi. During the talks, Tafazzoli referred to the last joint economic meeting between Iran and Oman in December saying:”During the meeting we concluded to expand our projects in Oman.”
“Several months ago, the heads of Oman’s Development and Investment Fund visited Iran to discuss the possibility of establishment a joint venture to produce IKCO vehicles in Oman,” he said.
Tafazzoli also noted that IKCO would provide the site with engineering services and spare parts. According to him, the site establishment would be financed by Oman’s government and Development Fund. The site is expected to produce 15 thousand vehicles each year
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