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: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the significance of the Makran coast along the Sea of Oman, saying the “lost paradise” must be transformed into the economic hub of Iran and the region.
Sunday 16 February 2025 - 21:00
Story Code : 435553
Source : Press TV
Iran’s ‘lost paradise’ of Makran must become the future economic hub of the region: Araghchi
“The Makran coast holds a special place,” said Arqaghchi during his speech. “These shores, whose natural and economic potential had been overlooked for centuries, have now become a national development priority.
“The lost paradise of Makran must transform into the future economic hub of Iran and the region,” he added.
The foreign minister further said the Islamic Republic believes that its coasts are not merely natural borders but gateways connecting the country to the global economy.
Iran has placed a “maritime-oriented” policy at the forefront of its strategic development, he said, adding that the government has devised a plan for the development of ports, maritime transportation, and the establishment of a regional supply chain.
“A country with over 5,800 kilometers of coastline – 4,900 kilometers of which stretch across the south along this vast ocean – cannot remain indifferent to its future. Developing a maritime-based economy is not just an option for Iran; it is an imperative,” he said.
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