05 March 2013

Tehran - Iran has witnessed 150 percent increase in its foreign investment despite imposed sanctions in recent years, An economic official stressed Tuesday.

Behrouz Alishiri, Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, made the remarks while addressing a national economic conference.

Despite bans on Iran, the country was successful in various economic sectors, said Alishiri.

He further said those countries which imposed sanctions on the country were main losers.

© IRNA 2013