Tehran (IP) - The Islamic Republic of Iran produces some of the finest decorative stones in the world, which are used in the housing and construction industry, including onyx and marbles. Iran is among the top five producers of decorative stones in the world.

Iran PressIran news: On the sidelines of an inauguration ceremony of an International Stone, Mining and Related equipment  Exhibition In Tehran, Reza Rahmani, the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade in an exclusive interview with Iran Press said, China, Turkey and Italy are the best three in the world in terms of production of decorative stones used in the construction and housing industry.

All three countries are taking part in this exhibition, and this carries a message -- all three countries regard Iran as a serious contender and they know and respect Iran's decorative stone production industry, and that is why they are taking part in this exhibition, Reza Rahmani stressed.

Iran's minister of Industry, Mine and Trade added, their presence here is a good sign, and from my point of view stone industry must be taken more seriously.

The 11th Int'l Stone Exhibition (IRSE2019): Marble, Quarry, Machinery and equipment has been held at Tehran Int'l Exhibition on July the 9th Monday 2019 by presence of over 120 National and Int'l companies, Tehran-Iran.  211/213

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