In an exclusive interview with Nipna, Farid Dousti stated,
"A total of 560 domestic companies are actively participating in the 17th
International Iran Plast Exhibition. With the support of the CEO of the
National Petrochemical Company and sincere efforts, we have facilitated the
presence and activities of foreign companies in the country. Approximately 210
foreign companies are participating in this year's exhibition, which we
consider a bright horizon for Iran's petrochemical industry."
He went on to mention that over the past five years, the
level of foreign interest in this exhibition has not matched that of the 17th
edition. However, with the wisdom of the 13th government and the cooperation of
managers and officials on one hand, and the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs on the other hand, they have strived to make the path smoother for
better participation, all while bypassing sanctions. In the past edition, only
eight foreign companies actively participated. Notably, some influential
countries in the petrochemical sector, such as China and other influential
countries like Russia, Brazil, and Paraguay, are among the participants.
The Head of Public Relations at the National Petrochemical
Company elaborated on the distinguishing features of this edition of Iran Plast
compared to previous editions. He stressed that, despite the high interest, a
lack of space prevented more domestic companies from participating. To address
this issue, a virtual exhibition has been launched, allowing other companies to
showcase their activities free of charge for one year.
Dusty highlighted the impact of the Iran Plast Exhibition on
export trends and growth, stating, "We have allocated a specific area for
this purpose, where 210 foreign companies and 570 domestic companies can
effectively communicate and become informed about each other's production and
assets, potentially leading to the signing of memoranda of understanding."
Regarding the commitment of the Petrochemical Research and
Technology Company, under the auspices of the National Petrochemical Company,
to domesticating catalysts during the 13th government, Dusty emphasized that
this self-sufficiency, in addition to contributing positively, can generate
desirable added value and create wealth. In this regard, knowledge-based
companies have also been actively involved, and they have been allocated two
halls at this exhibition.
The director of the 17th Iran Plast Exhibition concluded,
"We have also designed another section called 'Plast Jobs,' through which
all those who have graduated in the fields of oil and petrochemicals and have
not yet entered the job market will be identified and introduced to the
industry. This initiative aligns with the principles and concerns of the
esteemed Leadership regarding the relationship between universities and
industry." Currently, around 400 individuals have registered, and it is
necessary to provide more space, with the final selection being made based on
predefined criteria.