Iran has devised several petrochemical projects that are planned to come on-stream next calendar year, beginning on March 21.
Speaking to NIPNA, Mohammad Ghasim Othmani
said that the petrochemical sector is a highly lucrative section in Iran, expressing
optimism that the country experiences a major leap in the sector next calendar year.
He underlined the significant role the
industry plays in realizing economic growth and creation of jobs in the
country, adding that the industry is one of the key economic sectors which
enjoy favorable infrastructure and advantages that make is luring for
investors.
"I hope that by development of the
industry, the economy is weaned off sale of crude oil and gas," the MP
said.
He also called on the administration and
the parliament to render more support to the sector as it can be a source of revenue
for the country.