Madanizadeh thanked investors, local business leaders, the provincial governor, and officials of the Aras Free Zone for their efforts in creating conditions conducive to greater investment and economic activity.

He stressed that the government’s priority is to ensure that each free zone focuses on two or three specialised sectors, with tax incentives and exemptions directed primarily at investors in those priority areas. Existing tax barriers, he added, would be reviewed and removed.

The minister also highlighted ongoing cooperation with the Central Bank to ease foreign exchange allocation and compliance requirements. He said these measures aim to reduce currency-related restrictions for businesses operating in free zones and to minimise trade obstacles, particularly in the import of raw materials.