Among them is Iraq.. Iran proposes forming an economic development group consisting of eight countries.

  Among them is Iraq.. Iran proposes forming an economic development group consisting of eight countries.

Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ali Reza Enayati proposed establishing an economic development group comprising the Gulf states, his country, and Iraq, according to a report published by the semi-official Iranian Mehr News Agency on Friday.

In a speech delivered at the provincial diplomatic forum in Shiraz, Enayati said, "In addition to political relations, there must be public communication in various economic, tourism, and trade fields."

He added, "The security outlook is shifting from a geopolitical orientation to one of development," adding, "This shift in vision may take time, but we are clearly seeing it in the countries of the Persian Gulf region, and this shift has provided an important opportunity for the Islamic Republic of Iran."

Enayati continued, saying, "Iran and Iraq are located to the north of the Persian Gulf, and to the south of it are six countries. These eight countries can form a single group to develop economic cooperation."

He pointed to the importance of the corridors and Iran's strategic location, noting that "the Iran corridor represents the ideal advantage for Iran, and we can take advantage of this opportunity and transform it into a general economic route for the countries of the region that are now thinking about development." link