Japanese Envoy Calls Ourmiyeh Lake Salt a Huge Economic Source of Income

Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Kuji Haneda said on Monday that the huge amount of salt at Orumiyeh Lake could play significant role in the economic development of the West Azarbaijan province, AVA Diplomatic reports.The Japanese ambassador made the remarks in a meeting with Governor-General of West Azarbaijan Ghorbanali Sa’adat on Monday, where he said the salt at Orumiyeh late is a well-known brand with medical values and for a long time has opened its market in Japan.

Orumiyeh Lake is well known in worldwide and its salt is suitable for export, adding the province has high very potentials in terms of economy, tourism industry and cultural heritage.

The governor general of West Azarbaijan, for his part, recalled that in the past a Japanese delegation accompanying foreign minister toured the region and enjoyed the beauty of the lake.

Iran and Japan signed cooperation agreement on revival of Orumiyeh Lake last May; In view of the lake’s critical situation, the Japanese government has decided to contribute one million dollars to UNDP’s project to revive the dying lake.