Abdolhami Khedri told NIPNA that the
petrochemical industry is in need of financing, adding investment is the key
lever to the sector's activities as the industry's progress is acceptable
despite all the difficulties and limitations in the country.
He underlined last week's inauguration of three
major petrochemical projects in Assaluyeh, saying such projects generate income
for the country, boost employment and bolster the economy in the region.
The MP said Iran's petrochemical industry had
made great progress in recent years, and added, the development of the
petroleum and petrochemical industry under President Hassan Rouhani
Administrations had been considerable and the parliament supported the industry.
Last Tuesday, Iran launched Phase III of Pardis
Petrochemical Plant, Marjan Methanol Unit and Phase I of Damavand Petrochemical
Utility Complex with $1.85 billion of investment.