The opening ceremony and visit to the projects of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone

The opening ceremony and visit to the projects of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone was held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 , with the presence of a group of national and provincial officials and dignitaries. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Farshad Moghimi, Deputy Minister and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Industrial Development and Modernization Organization of Iran, Engineer Yaser Arabi, Representative of the People of Garmsar and Aradan Counties in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Dr. Mohammad Javad Kolivand, Governor of Semnan, Dr. Ali Hemmati, Governor of Garmsar County, Mr. Yadgar Ahmadi, Director General of the Department of Industry, Mines and Trade of Semnan Province, and the esteemed accompanying delegation, Mr. Mohsen Atabaki, Managing Director of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone, Mr. Dr. Behzad Jafari, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zone, and Mr. Javad Vahabzadeh, Executive Member of the Board of Directors of the Zone.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Mr. Dr. Boroumand, Director of the Strategic Planning and Supervision Department of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone, presented a report on the progress and performance of this zone. He noted that the establishment of this zone was approved by the parliament in 2008 and its first phase was inaugurated in 2013. According to him, Site 1 of this zone has 18.7% and Site 2 has 68% physical progress, and preparations for obtaining an operating license for Site 3 are also underway.

Engineer Yasser Arabi pointed out the special potential of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone at this ceremony and stated that the proximity of this zone to the capital and the airport requires special attention for development. He also emphasized the need to upgrade the customs of the special zone, provide environmental energy, and provide tax exemptions, and said: "Investment opportunities should also be provided for the local people."

Dr. Kolivand also emphasized the importance of the economic prosperity of this zone in the coming years, saying: "We are standing firmly in the province and will do whatever we can for the Garmsar Special Economic Zone. We will not sacrifice speed for quality."

Dr. Moghimi also referred to the missions of the Industrial Development and Modernization Organization of Iran and said: "Providing energy for industry is one of our most important missions. Currently, the country is facing a 6,000-megawatt electricity deficit in the industrial sector. The Development Organization, as an industrial institution, is not responsible for energy production, but it comes to the aid of the industrial sector in energy crises."

He also emphasized the importance of modernizing industries in order to reduce energy consumption and pollution, adding: "The Development Organization is ready to cooperate in improving logistics management and attracting investment."

At the end of the ceremony, the guests visited various projects such as the infrastructure of the Antena Rail railway line, the inauguration of Pasargad Siyam Company (industrial water treatment equipment manufacturing company) with an area of ​​336 square meters, the inauguration of the second warehouse of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone customs warehouse with an area of ​​1,000 square meters, the inauguration of the Garmsar Special Economic Zone fire department with an area of ​​625 square meters, and the administrative buildings of the region with an area of ​​approximately 1,200 square meters.