Several European countries are involved in the groundbreaking project to construct a huge science and technology park in the north of Tehran, said a local official on Wednesday. Amir Hossein-Zadeh, deputy governor of Damavand for financial and planning affairs, told IRNA that private Iranian companies have pledged to contribute rls 250 bln (nearly $28 mln) to the project, which would be launched later this year. "European countries are assisting private companies in Iran in building the park," he said, stressing that the assistance will take the form of scientific cooperation. | Well, that's different then. |
He further noted that Canada is willing to participate in a project to construct a tourist resort in Damavand, stressing that rls 2.5 bln (nearly $284,000) has been earmarked for conducting feasibility studies on the project. The official further noted that a foodstuff packaging unit has been constructed in northern Tehran."The city can now export agriculture products directly to other countries," he said. |