Iran- Favorable and Promising Prospects for Foreign Investors Foreign investors can repatriate the principal and profits on their investments in any manner they like.   Backed by the experiences gained during two decades of endeavor, construction and fortification of its economic infrastructure, the Islamic Republic of Iran has commenced its third decade on an encouraging note looking forward to a bright and promising horizon. The confidence and determination of the government to continue the strategy of economic reorganization has been embalmed within the framework of the third five year plan and many of the demands and prerequisites for a systematic and stable progress have either been complied with or are being established. Under such circumstances, the necessary atmosphere has been created for domestic and foreign investment on a large scale.   The natural environment of Iran, with 2,500 kilometers of shoreline and water borders besides the towering Alborz and Zagross mountain ranges, brings about a high potential for investments in the fields of agriculture, industry, transportation, export and other trading activities. According to economic experts, with due regards to its varied resources, management possibilities, geographic location, an active and young population and an educated labor force specializing in various fields, Iran has the potential as well as the disposition to achieve a lucrative economic growth congruous to the global changes and growth.   The vast reserves of minerals such as oil, gas, iron ore, copper, zinc, etc. that can be found in abundant quantities in Iran, have a promising potential for new explorations and exploitation which, with a calculated investment, can produce the most lucrative results. Naturally, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not interested in only exporting mineral ores in a raw state but, by investing in the acquisition and utilization of modern technology, to increase their added value by converting them into finished products.   Investment, be it domestic or foreign, besides aiming to develop the country, create job opportunities, participate in construction and other objectives, should also take profitability into consideration. The realization of these aims demands security for the investments made, and this security has its own special requirements. The policy to stabilize the rules and regulations governing economic and trading activities, adopted by the Iranian government in recent years, has been further accelerated by the commencement of operations of the sixth Majlis (Iranian Parliament) and this phenomenon is being seriously pursued. Stabilization of other macro economic factors such as the rates of interest, taxes, inflation and foreign exchange are also being considered and these factors, in aggregate, have created suitable grounds for the attraction of domestic and foreign investments, especially in the field of production.