Speaking to NIPNA, Majid Reza Hariri said the petrochemical
industry, given its vast potentialities for generation of jobs and revenues for
the country, can be relied on by investors.
"Given the fact that capital induces
stability to the petrochemical sector, over a hundred billion dollars of
investment opportunities is up for grabs for oil, gas, refining and petrochemical
investors in Iran," he said.
Mr. Hariri said that most countries welcome foreign
direct investments in their industries to generate jobs and pave the path for the
arrival of state-of-the-art technologies.
He added: "With the arrival of new
investors, the goals foreseen for the development of the petrochemical industry
could be achieved, but it should always be emphasized that investment in the
petrochemical sector, due to prevention of crude oil sales and increased non-oil
exports, should be specially focused upon."
Hariri said cooperation with the world's largest
companies in the field of petrochemicals will bring about technologies and exposes
Iranian companies to modern technologies, adding foreign investment leads to
industrial development and economic growth, and will also lead to increased
employment and more robust domestic companies.