"Your presence at the second IPF, is a good evidence of the interest you take in Iran's petrochemical industry. I have no doubts that, this international gathering prepares a suitable ground for consolidating this interest and expanding the commercial relationship between Iran and other countries."
HE B. N. Zanganeh, Petroleum Minister, at IPF 2000.

"I am confident that this conference provides an excellent forum for the experts, investors, businessmen and people involved in this sector (petrochemicals) to exchange views on the development of the industry and to explore business opportunities for cooperation and partnership."
HE Dr. Hossein Adeli, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs, at IPF 2000.

"NPC invites all the international companies to form joint ventures with the related Iranian companies and have a long-term view to the Iranian market."
HE M. R. Nematzadeh, Deputy Petroleum Minister and NPC President, at IPF 2000.

"I do believe that Iran has the potential to create the most competitive operations in the Persian Gulf. I do also believe that Iran will need global partners to do that. And, I hope that one day BP Amoco may be a part of that."
Iain Macdonald, Vice President, Strategy and Planning, BP Amoco Chemicals, at IPF 2000.

"I believe that Iran has much to look forward to as a potentially major player on a stage that is becoming increasingly global."
George Lefroy, Executive Vice President, Middle east & Asia Pacific, Shell, at IPF 1999.

"SABIC believes it is possible that cooperative arrangements with Iranian producers could lead to future mutual benefits. Such efforts could take a variety of forms and a number of different ideas could be considered."
Mohammad H. Almady, Vice Chairman, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), at IPF 2000.