TEHRAN – As many as 2,400 infrastructure and economic projects have been launched in Iran’s southern Bushehr Province during Government Week, with a total investment of more than $13.06 billion, the provincial governor has announced.
Speaking at a ceremony marking Government Week projects in Bushehr County, Arsalan Zare said 205 economic projects account for over $13.06 billion of the investment and are expected to create employment for 6,900 people.
He said investment in this year’s Government Week projects has increased by 263 percent compared with last year, while employment opportunities have doubled.
Zare highlighted the provincial administration’s efforts to advance infrastructure development, complete unfinished projects and attract further investment, stressing that cooperation between government officials and local residents has helped accelerate development initiatives.
A total of 2,195 infrastructure projects, valued at $1.3 billion, are also ready for operation across Bushehr Province, he said.
The projects cover key sectors including education, housing, roads, ports, healthcare, agriculture and tourism, providing new infrastructure and public services for residents.
Zare expressed appreciation to President Masoud Pezeshkian, his administration and the people of Bushehr for their support and cooperation.
He also voiced hope that stronger coordination and joint efforts would help accelerate development and improve public services across the province.