Mansour Shokrollahi, speaking with NIPNA, highlighted that new
investments and the completion of unfinished projects could further transform
Iran’s economy. "Even under sanctions, the petrochemical industry has
significantly contributed to foreign exchange earnings, playing a pivotal role
in economic transformation and boosting non-oil exports," he stated.
Calling petrochemicals a leading industry, Shokrollahi emphasized its
potential to be a cornerstone of Iran’s economic development under the
framework of the country’s resistance economy policies.
“The value-added aspect of petrochemical production is critical to
reducing raw material exports. To improve current conditions, enhance global
market presence, foster entrepreneurship, and increase employment, we must
shift toward converting raw materials into high-value final products," Shokrollahi
noted.
He also underscored the unparalleled capacity of Iran’s petrochemical
sector. By completing the value chain and expanding downstream industries, the
sector could supply a variety of products to both domestic and international
markets.
"We expect Iran’s petrochemical industry to maintain its
standing, given the country’s abundant resources, and to expand its presence in
regional and global markets in the future," he concluded.