Senegal Market a Good Opportunity for Iranian Economic Activists
IRAN NEWS ECONOMI DESK
Senegal Ambassador to Tehran says his country’s need to imports is a good opportunity for Iran’s private sector to take advantage of it for boosting trade relations.
Speaking on the Forum on Senegal Economy Day at Iran’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Amadou Sow said that one of the economic capacities of Senegal is cooperation in the oil and gas fields that Iranian companies can take advantage of it, adding that housing and construction is another opportunity for Iranians.
He pointed to alignment of Iran and Senegal in the international and political cooperation, adding that both countries can expand this cooperation to economic field.
Sou also pointed to the experience of cooperation between both states in vehicle production, noting that Senegal welcomes Iranian investors and economic activists in all fields.
He added that Senegal can be a gateway for entering a 300-million-people market in West Africa and it can be good economic opportunity for Iranian investors to have access to the West African markets.
Sou said that Iranian companies can cooperate with Senegal in discovering oil and gas fields in Senegal, and Iranian agro machineries can also play their role in Senegal.
He urged Iranian economic activists to attach special attention to Senegal which means attaching attention to 15 West African states.
Sou went on to say that Senegalese President is keen to constructing satellite towns and housing projects and the country is to build 100,000 housing units, adding that Iranians due to their good experience can involve in the construction project in Senegal.
He reiterated that there is no risk or political threat for investors, admitting that lack of direct flight between Iran and Senegal and banking and financial transactions are major hurdles which should be resolved.
Meanwhile addressing to the forum, Iran’s new ambassador to Senegal Mr. Mohammad Reza Dehshiri urged Senegal to ease visa process for Iranians and to operationalize exempting Iranian goods and services from tax as well as extending Iran Khodro Company’s tax exemption for five years.
