Speeches: H. Ziai, Director General Int. Transport / TIR Dept., I.R. of Iran

"Benefits of Joint Venture Transport Operations in Central Asia"

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by H. Ziai
Director General Int. Transport / TIR Dept., I.R. of Iran

Benefits of Joint Venture Transport Operations in Central Asia

Excellencies, Honorable guest, ladies & Gentleman dear, friends

In these two days, we were witness of very constructive dialogue of prominent, scholars, specialist and expertise in field of Rd transport, finance and vehicle manufacturing.

Although, we are getting close to the end of two days conference, but lot of problems and challenges are still facing by Rd and transport industry.

In this Junction, I would like to take this opportunity to express the Iran Chamber of commerce points of views on certain important issues.

As other distinguish speakers mentioned, the importance of Rd transport in this regions have intensified. But to me that's not enough. We can be proud and satisfied of using this opportunity when we draw proper stream with healthy infrastructure.
I believe, in the first step, we must endeavor to fulfill strong atmosphere of cooperation among members association and transport communities.

However in later stage, it should lead to bilateral / or multilateral agreement with member states in different area of cooperation such on exchanging of data, removing of artificial barriers in the way of Rd transport, simplicities in customs procedures and issuing of visa to professional drivers and also increasing of operational security of Tir regime .

Other essential factors can be close working with IRU and help this union to lead us to harmonized transport system.

We all know very well that strength of IRU, is in the strength of his members. So it is up to each association to keep this mentality in its legal framework of activities.

Today , ICCIM is proud of close and friendly cooperation with IRU and other members association but I still feel, we are far behind to satisfactory level.

As we know, Joining of TAJIKISTAN and MONGOLIA to Tir system, preparation of China and Middle-east countries to this stream, renewal of Silk Rd and North-South corridor, all Indicate the importance of Rd transport in this region, But as I mentioned we need strong infrastructure investment. This can be done through International banking institution with national governments support. Luckily, the Government of I.R. Iran has provided facilities of Joint venture for Governmental and private sectors. We have seen several projects in different field of industries, Mines and logistic services but not in area of Rd transportation, and to be more specified in carrier section, we had no any Joint venture cooperation yet. The main reason is that, national regulation still dose not give any chances to private sectors to focus on this concept. For that we are losing the track of competition. For many members countries also the same scenario and limitation exist.
But the main difficulty is between EU and non EU counties where the policies maker in EU, discriminate the right of Rd transport with complicating the regulations.

The ICCIM, as symbol of private sector in Iran, thoroughly supports the idea of Joint venture. Since couple of years ago we have given several package of proposal to government institution in order to facilitate acceptable system such as Ro-Ro in Persian Gulf that which gives better prospect and business to Rd Industry.
Joint venture in carrier sector has several positive and sound impact. The first result would be higher level of responsibilities that would be the output of mutual profit and interest. Movement of multinational trucks will cause relaxation in national regulation, and increase of job prospect and logistic services. I am sure IRU mechanism can help us in a great deal.

Meanwhile, IRU Academy and training facilities are appreciated since that gives better concept of working in globalize world.

In the end, I am happy to see all my old friends who I have met during several IRU Int'l event but now this time in Tehran. I hope you had very good and pleasant stays.

Once again I thank you for your support and participation in this conference and the resolution that shall be read later in this evening may bring some lights to Rd transport Industry as whole.

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