Ahmad Zeraatkar, Deputy Minister of Petroleum for Planning, made the
remarks during a site visit to the complex, where he praised the project's
resilience and emphasized continued governmental and institutional support as
vital to its completion.
“This project has progressed remarkably in recent years, even without
access to foreign financing,” Zeraatkar said. “By relying on domestic
capabilities and cooperation with aligned international partners, it has
transformed into a symbol of national achievement.”
The deputy minister acknowledged some delays and financial repayment
challenges but said these were manageable. “The setbacks we’ve encountered are
not insurmountable. We are actively working to mitigate the impact of current
conditions and keep the project on track.”
Zeraatkar stressed the need for balanced and reciprocal cooperation to
resolve the remaining financial issues. “Unilateral concessions are not
feasible at this stage. Overcoming these barriers requires coordinated effort
from all involved stakeholders.”
He also confirmed that regular meetings are being held to review and
update the project's financial strategies. “Through transparency in financial
reporting and targeted solutions, we aim to accelerate both debt servicing and
overall project progress.”
The Bushehr Petrochemical Project, positioned as a strategic national
initiative, continues to receive high-level backing and is seen as a key
contributor to Iran’s petrochemical self-sufficiency and economic resilience.