BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 1. A total of $800 million worth of foreign investment has been attracted to Qazvin Province, located in northern Iran, over the past years, the chairman of Iran's Qazvin Province Industries, Mining, and Trade Organization Mohsun Rostami told reporters, Trend reports.
Speaking to Iranian media, Rostami shared that investors from 17 countries, including Germany, Italy, France, Russia, Japan, India, Türkiye, the UAE, Sweden, and others, have funded 59 industrial projects in the region.
He also highlighted that since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024) until present (February 1, 2025), Qazvin has exported goods worth $400 million to 18 countries. Neighboring countries are the primary recipients of products from Qazvin, with Iraq accounting for 27 percent of the total value of exports.
Rostami added that the province primarily exports detergents, steel and steel products, and various household items.
Qazvin is home to 3,730 industrial enterprises, providing employment for around 153,000 people.
