BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23. Developing economic
diplomacy with neighboring countries remains a top priority for the
Ardabil province in northwestern Iran, with concerted efforts being
made to generate added value in this direction, Masoud
Emami-Yeganeh, the Governor of Iran's Ardabil province, told local
media, Trend
reports.
According to him, products worth $80 million were exported from
the Ardabil province to various countries during the last Iranian
year (from March 21, 2025 through March 20, 2026).
Emami-Yeganeh noted that products from the Ardabil province are
primarily exported to the Caucasus countries and the member states
of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
The governor stated that Ardabil is progressing toward
development by leveraging its unique capabilities in the
agricultural, industrial, and mining sectors, and has the potential
to transform into one of the main trading hubs in northwestern
Iran.
"Currently, efforts are being made to advance the economic
development of the province by increasing support for exporters and
removing existing obstacles," he added.
Iran's Ardabil province borders Azerbaijan. The sole border
crossing checkpoint in this province is the Bilasuvar customs
post.
