Iran May Opt For Makran As Country's New Capital
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 7. Makran, situated
in the southeastern quadrant of Iran within the Sistan and
Baluchestan Province, adjacent to the Gulf of Oman, emerges as a
contender in the discourse surrounding the prospective designation
of Iran's new capital, spokesperson for the Iranian government,
Fatemeh Mohajerani, said in a press briefing in Tehran on January
7, Trend
reports.
According to her, the Iranian Capital Relocation Council is
taking action. The Makran region possesses significant potential.
Initiatives are underway to solicit assistance from intellectuals,
engineers, environmentalists, economists, and others. Nonetheless,
the move of the capital is not now under consideration, a matter
that requires prompt implementation.
Mohajerani pointed out that the idea of shifting the Iranian
capital from Tehran has been on the table for over 30 years. The
biological potential of each region shows the lay of the land for
development opportunities. In the Tehran Province, there exist
multifaceted environmental challenges, particularly concerning
water resources.
To note, the statutory framework for the translocation of Iran's
administrative nucleus from Tehran received legislative endorsement
in 2015. This statute has not yet been operationalized. Recently,
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian mandated the Ministry of Roads
and Urban Development to initiate a strategic initiative aimed at
the relocation of the capital from Tehran.
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