Iran’s Non-Oil Exports to Africa Hit $1.2 bln in 2 Years

Iran exported $1.2 billion worth of non-oil products to the African countries during the first two years of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s term, an official said.

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04 June 2024

EghtesadOnline: The spokesman for the trade promotion commission of Iran’s House of Industry, Mine and Trade said the value of Iran’s non-oil exports to the African states during two years after the coming into power of President Raisi in August 2021 reached $1.2 billion.

Rouhollah Latifi put the total value of non-oil exports during the first two years of the current administration at about $54.4 billion.

President Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 19, adopted the policy of establishing relations with African countries based on mutual respect and shared benefits.

After taking office in August 2021, the late president adopted a new foreign policy oriented towards neighbors, Muslim states, Asian countries and the members of the Non-Aligned Movement. / Tasnim