The Role of Border Markets in the Development of Southern Khorasan Province

An overview can reveal the weak position of borderland areas in comparison to central regions of the national and regional development process. For these reasons, geographical isolation of border regions can be achieved. Avoid industrial-economic poles and underdevelopment in various social dimensions. Political and cultural enumeration. The existence of such issues in the border areas has led countries to take steps to tackle the various issues arising from the backwardness in the aforementioned areas in the form of border markets, which is one of the most popular methods of economic development of the border areas. Geographical and geopolitical features in the east of the country and located along the north-south and east-west corridors as well as having a wide border with Afghanistan (having 331 kilometers in common with it) of high potential and potential in developing trade exchanges the country enjoys. The province has long been important in terms of being on the Silk Road for trade and trade, and Iranian merchants have always provided the essential commodities needed by its neighbors on the border with the country. The existence of rich, pristine mines Metallic and non-metallic minerals and ores and other valuable export minerals, strategic agricultural products such as saffron, jujube and barberry and medicinal plants, suitable target market in Afghanistan, proximity to safe routes compared to other entry points To this country and close to some of the major cities of Afghanistan with Air It has provided the province with a privileged position in developing trade with Afghanistan. In addition to the above shared cultural background, the strong ethnic, linguistic, and religious sharing of the Iranian people with Afghanistan is one of the strengths of the business relationship. Having a proper and up-to-date business strategy, along with the province's special position, can help the country achieve its national goals and accelerate it.