Reza Rahmani said yesterday that the ministry has prioritized expansion of domestic products, mining and mines, exports and technology for the current year.

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He added that the number of goods whose imports have been banned reached 1339 items last year and the number has increased by 1448 this year.

He went on to say that the ban has been slapped on those goods which can be produced domestically and it will boost the domestic production.

He also said that Iran’s manufacturing sector is making headway to thwart the U.S. unilateral sanctions and achieve advanced technology.

Rahmani said, “Strengthening the country’s manufacturing capacity is the main focus of the ministry this year, and the exhibition is a golden opportunity for presenting the capacities and needs.”

The first exhibition of domestic Iranian products will be held on July 18-21 in Tehran.

“Iran’s Supreme Leader over the past years has always emphasized the importance of strengthening the domestic potential of manufacturing and supporting the Iranian-made products. This year is designated as the year of ‘manufacturing boom’ by him and therefore, the ministry of industry is making efforts to protect the capacity and jobs,” he said.

At the exhibition, various needs on parts and devices are announced and the companies that have the potential to manufacture them will assume the responsibility of supplying them, he said.

He noted that enemies have begun an unfair economic war against Iran for over 14 months and in this condition all producers are commanders of this economic war.

He supported non-oil exports, adding that the ministry will support exports of any goods after meeting domestic  demands.

Describing the exhibition as a window for presenting knowledge-based and startup companies, he said, “Young Iranian experts, with the help of modern technologies, are enjoying significant capacities, and the exhibition provides them with a good opportunity to realize their capabilities.”

Iran has been the target of U.S. economic sanctions since Washington withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018.