Iran
Statement by
Mr. Jafar Barmaki
Delegate of the I.R. of Iran
Before the
Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting
on "Industrial Development"
27 February, 2007
United Nations Headquarters, New York
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In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Madam Chairperson;
Distinguished Participants;
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Before making my remarks, I would like to thank the panelists for their useful
presentations and also associate myself with the statement made by distinguished
representative of Pakistan, in his capacity as the chairman of Group of 77 and China,
on the theme under consideration.
Madam Chair;
Development has a high priority in any plan and strategy of the developing countries.
And, among developmental activities, industrial development is of paramount
importance. There is no doubt that materialization of industrial development will
contribute to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals
including Millennium Development Goals. It is obvious that national efforts, in this
regard, require favorable economic conditions at national, regional and international
levels.
Creating productive capacity, establishing appropriate infrastructures based on
national plans and priorities, investment on the products with comparative advantage,
strengthening SMEs, closer relationship and cooperation between academia and
industrial sectors, and utilization of traditional knowledge and practices are among the
parameters which help to create a favorable environment at national level for
industrial development. Besides, research and development, diversification,
innovation, and technology transfer, play an effective role in advancing industrial
plans and strategies. Integration of industrial development in national plans and
strategies on poverty reduction is also counted as one of the effective ways in
addressing poverty.
Sustainable patterns of production and consumption with the developed countries
taking the lead, as well as corporate social and environmental responsibility and
accountability are important principles which help us to reach sustainable
development goals and targets.
Madam Chair;
Minimization of wastes and, thus, enhancement of cost-effectiveness and
conservation of natural resources should be in the agenda of every country while
planning for and implementing industrial development. Utilization of advanced
technologies and good governance will lead to the sustainable use of natural resources
and thus reduces the adverse impacts on environment.
Reduction of tariffs and removal of trade barriers, including non-tariff barriers, to
industrial products of particular interest to developing countries, and also transfer of
technology on preferential terms are necessary in order to achieve industrial
development.
Old industries continue to pose social, environmental and economic difficulties to the
governments and peoples in developing countries. And, therefore, allocation of new
and additional financial resources, investment, as well as transfer and utilization of
advanced and appropriate technologies could narrow down the existing wide gaps
between industrialized and developing nations. Such policies will boost regional and
international trade and contributes to create a favorable environment for development.
It is worth noting that implementation of the commitments made by developed
countries to allocate 0.07% of their GNP as ODA will help developing countries
achieve industrial development and, herewith, expedite the process of achieving
internationally agreed development goals.
I thank you Madam Chair.
Mr. Jafar Barmaki
Delegate of the I.R. of Iran
Before the
Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting
on "Industrial Development"
27 February, 2007
United Nations Headquarters, New York
Please check against delivery
**************************
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Madam Chairperson;
Distinguished Participants;
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Before making my remarks, I would like to thank the panelists for their useful
presentations and also associate myself with the statement made by distinguished
representative of Pakistan, in his capacity as the chairman of Group of 77 and China,
on the theme under consideration.
Madam Chair;
Development has a high priority in any plan and strategy of the developing countries.
And, among developmental activities, industrial development is of paramount
importance. There is no doubt that materialization of industrial development will
contribute to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals
including Millennium Development Goals. It is obvious that national efforts, in this
regard, require favorable economic conditions at national, regional and international
levels.
Creating productive capacity, establishing appropriate infrastructures based on
national plans and priorities, investment on the products with comparative advantage,
strengthening SMEs, closer relationship and cooperation between academia and
industrial sectors, and utilization of traditional knowledge and practices are among the
parameters which help to create a favorable environment at national level for
industrial development. Besides, research and development, diversification,
innovation, and technology transfer, play an effective role in advancing industrial
plans and strategies. Integration of industrial development in national plans and
strategies on poverty reduction is also counted as one of the effective ways in
addressing poverty.
Sustainable patterns of production and consumption with the developed countries
taking the lead, as well as corporate social and environmental responsibility and
accountability are important principles which help us to reach sustainable
development goals and targets.
Madam Chair;
Minimization of wastes and, thus, enhancement of cost-effectiveness and
conservation of natural resources should be in the agenda of every country while
planning for and implementing industrial development. Utilization of advanced
technologies and good governance will lead to the sustainable use of natural resources
and thus reduces the adverse impacts on environment.
Reduction of tariffs and removal of trade barriers, including non-tariff barriers, to
industrial products of particular interest to developing countries, and also transfer of
technology on preferential terms are necessary in order to achieve industrial
development.
Old industries continue to pose social, environmental and economic difficulties to the
governments and peoples in developing countries. And, therefore, allocation of new
and additional financial resources, investment, as well as transfer and utilization of
advanced and appropriate technologies could narrow down the existing wide gaps
between industrialized and developing nations. Such policies will boost regional and
international trade and contributes to create a favorable environment for development.
It is worth noting that implementation of the commitments made by developed
countries to allocate 0.07% of their GNP as ODA will help developing countries
achieve industrial development and, herewith, expedite the process of achieving
internationally agreed development goals.
I thank you Madam Chair.
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