TEHRAN - The 2nd International Summit for Presenting Investment Opportunities in Makran Shores (in southeastern Iran) commenced on Sunday at Milad Tower Conference Hall in Tehran.

Investors from 37 countries along with Iranian businessmen and officials are attending this three-day event, IRIB news reported. 

According to the Makran Shores Development Secretariat, which is the event organizer, six major areas including transit and commodity transfer, fishery, industries, tourism and energy infrastructure have been defined for investment attraction and development in Makran shores.

Urban development is also among the highly emphasized areas of interest in this region, so that recently the establishment of two new cities of Jask and Tiss has been approved by the country’s supreme council for urban development.

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