485,000 tons of commodities exported to Iraq

Some 485, 000 tons of commodities, worth dlrs 155 million, were exported via Mehran border crossing in Ilam province to Iraq during the first six months of current Iranian year (started March 21). Talking to IRNA, Mehran Governor Valiallah Hayati added the figure indicates a 79 percent increase in terms of weight. Hayati said over 26,000 lorries carry Iranian-made commodities to Iraq, noting the commodities mainly includes fruits, Iran Khodro and Saipa Diesel products and construction materials. Mehran border point is one of the main border crssings for pilgrims and also trade exchanges between Iran and Iraq. Mehran city is located 85 kilometers southwest of Ilam, the provincial capital of Ilam Province.