“I don’t think that the free trade zones of Iran are in need of a massive development. If only we are able to remove hurdles in the way, these zones will automatically reach a desired level of development.”

“Iran sacrificed economy for the sake of culture and politics, and later sacrificed politics for the sake of culture. That is the cause of our economic weakness.”

“The significant role of the auto industry in our economy is undeniable. But in order to enter the highly competitive international market we would have to focus on Quality and Cost.”

“We will adopt scientific and advanced methods for economic growth of Chabahar Free Zone. Cooperation with organizations and partnership with the private sector will be the bases of our operations.”

“Iran is making vast investments for the development of refineries and power plants. Foreign investors now have a unique opportunity to form partnerships with Iranian manufacturers of refinery and power plant equipment.”

“With the visits of Iranian and British officials, things are accelerating in the trade field and trade is leading to better political relations, too. We will ask our government to put Iran on the agenda of WTO.”

“Our outlook of the future must be a global one, going beyond our limited capital market. Iran’s only official capital market is the TSE which does not measure up to the standards of even the newly developed countries.”