TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised exporters as front-line soldiers in the country’s economic war, pledging full support and cooperation from the ministry.
Araghchi made the remarks on Wednesday, at the National Export Day conference. 
He said the country is currently facing both military threats and extensive economic sanctions. “The reality is that the country is in a state of war, and therefore all decisions must be made within the framework of wartime conditions,” he stated.
Araghchi stressed that exports drive production and boost employment, noting that the ministry of foreign affairs has a responsibly to support those active in the export and economic sectors.
Emphasizing the crucial role of border crossings in boosting export growth, the foreign minister said that the ministry is working to remove border obstacles and problems to further facilitate exports.
Different provinces across the country possess vast capacities that can be utilized to develop economic relations with neighboring countries and beyond, Araghchi said.