TEHRAN – The heads of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and agriculture (ICCIMA) committees have urged the government to leverage the expertise of the private sector in economic decision-making, emphasizing the legal frameworks available to enhance collaboration.

During a meeting with Masoumeh Aghapour Alishahi, the president’s advisor on economic cooperation, chamber officials highlighted challenges faced by private sector operators.

They called on the government to utilize Articles 24 and 30 of the Law on Continuous Improvement of the Business Environment.

As the ICCIMA portal reported, these articles mandate transparency in economic decision-making, requiring governmental bodies to publish draft regulations at least one week before their issuance to solicit feedback from economic actors.

The ICCIMA leaders stressed that the private sector possesses substantial technical expertise and could work alongside the government to propose practical, well-informed solutions for overcoming economic challenges.

They also underscored the importance of attracting foreign investment for the development of the Makran coastal region, which represents a key strategic growth area for Iran. However, they noted that achieving this goal hinges on addressing international sanctions and Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The meeting highlighted the need for strengthened collaboration between the government and private sector as a crucial step toward economic resilience and sustainable development.

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