Good Foreign Relations

“Iranian economy and industry both grew remarkably under President Khatami’s administration. We have signed important contracts owing to improved relations and favorable political environment in international level.”

Esshaq Jahangiri,
Minister of Industries & Mines

Effort for Ideals

“Iran must play a role in global culture and global production. Our ideals on the rule of law and the rule by people will be no more than hollow slogans if we fail to become economically and industrially powerful.”

Seyed Mohammad Khatami,
President of I. R. Iran

Détente Continues

“Sustainable cooperation calls for continued exchange of views. In the age of globalization, dialogue and détente will provide us with the mechanisms required to capture the opportunities and confront the challenges.”

Dr. Kamal Kharrazi,
Minister of Foreign Affairs

A Fixed Decision

“Working in partnership with qualified international companies, the Iranian oil industry aims to manufacture its most frequently-needed items at home. That is a fixed decision.”

Ali Kolahdooz-Isfahani,
Industrial Logistics Deputy to the Minister of Petroleum

Progress, Only Option

“In the face of increasing competition, we have no option but to meet the standards of internationalization. Essentially, I believe we do have to secure a share of the global market.”

Ali A. Afkhami, Managing Director,
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines

Introducing a Reform

“The measures taken and reform programs that we have designed for the Third Economic Development Plan are some of the most important advantages that must be introduced to financial centers and potential investors worldwide.”

Dr. Mohammad J. Mojarrad,
Vice Governor, Central Bank of Iran

The Greatest Wealth

“Our main asset is human resources. High sales, revenues and production capacity all come after. As a source of development, a wealth of human resources is more valuable than any other wealth.”

Manoochehr Gharavi,
Managing Director, Iran Khodro

$72 Billion in Five Years

“The Third Economic Development Plan prompts Iran to create 765,000 jobs per year, requiring about $14.5 billion of annual investment. In five years time, the required investment amounts to a total of $72 billion.”

Dr. Mohammad M. Navab,
Senior Economist