IRNA - The Managing Director of the Persian Gulf Special Economic Zone says that in 2018 over 5 million and 897,000 tons of goods worth 1.6 billion were exported from the region.

"The region has always been trying to accelerate the process by attracting investors based on economic, trade, customs interests and development to achieve its development", the official noted.

Tehrani referred to the Persian Gulf Zone with advantages including the increase and development of modern technology in the production and promotion of quality and export power to compete in global markets.

He noted that the Persian Gulf Zone is a strategic area for the country's economy, which has reliable infrastructure.