“Free trade and special economic zones in Iran have so far drawn $5 billion in foreign investment. The South Pars Field and Petrochemical Special Economic Zone account for $3.7 billion of the total.”

“Upgrading technological development particularly in the high-tech areas, expanding private sector capacities, improving management, research and development and overseas investment are future strategies of IDRO.”

“You spend sixteen hours conducting a complicated surgery, and after that, your patient moves to show signs of recovery. That is the sweetest moment I have ever experienced in my entire life.”

“Application of advanced technology in printing industry is a prerequisite if Iran aims to present its cultural products worldwide at the highest international standards. This necessity is top on our agenda.”

“There is an interactive relationship between insurance companies and banks all over the world. Insurance industry needs to invest its resources in the capital market and an insurance bank can push this industry in Iran forward.”

“High maintenance costs and poor quality of products are the consequences of investing in second-hand machinery. Recent contribution of banking system has encouraged industrialists to stop buying used machinery and look at modern ones.”

“The fact that Persia housed the world’s first university indicates how much importance ancient Iranians attached to science and scientific progress. However, revival of cultural legacies is yet to become a priority in Iran.”

“Art, creativity and technology are three pillars to our business. Ignoring any of these will result in deficiency of products.”