TEHRAN (Iran News) –The chairman of the board of directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qeshm Island Free Zone Organization, south of Iran, announced the signing of a joint memorandum between the water, electricity and utilities company of this island with the Japanese government.
Afshar Fath-Ullahi, CEO of Qeshm Island Free Zone Organization, discussed the numerous economic and tourism capacities of Qeshm Island in the meeting with Kazutoshi Aikawa, the Japanese ambassador to Tehran.
The Japanese diplomat welcomed the development of cooperation with Iran by describing the characteristics of Qeshm as distinctive.
The beautiful Island of Qeshm overlooks the Strait of Hormuz and serves as the inlet to the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
This island, which is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is one of the most strategic islands due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean, the presence of oil and gas resources, petrochemical and refinery units and offshore equipment, and having port facilities for large ships (in the Panamax category) is one of the most strategic islands in Iran and the Persian Gulf.
The natural and historical features of this island have also made Qeshm one of the main tourist destinations in Iran.
Due to its location in a key point of the North-South transit corridor, having access to the East-West international flight corridor, and its port facilities, which is in a way considered as complement Shahid Rajaei Port, this area plays a prominent role in global trade and commerce.
