Iran plans to expand its shipping routes to West and Southwest Africa following a decision by the African Affairs Task Force, chaired by the first vice president, a senior trade official said.
According to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), Mohammadreza Safari, acting director general for Africa at the organization, said on Sunday that Iranian shipping lines are currently operating between Iran and East and North Africa, with vessels regularly calling at ports in Tanzania, Kenya, and Libya. These ships sail to North and East Africa monthly or bimonthly, depending on cargo volume and logistical coordination.
He added that the task force has decided to establish a framework for expanding maritime connections to West and Southwest Africa, alongside plans to modernize Iran’s shipping fleet.
Safari stated that African countries are categorized into three priority groups for trade with Iran, with the highest priority given to nations where Iran has embassies, trade centers, and commercial attachés. These include Kenya, South Africa, Algeria, and Nigeria.
Source: TEHRANTIMES
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