Saudi Arabia Says Ready to Coop. with Iran in Petchem Sector

Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi on Monday voiced his country’s readiness to broaden cooperation with the Islamic Republic in petrochemical sector.

The ambassador expressed the willingness during his visit to the pavilion of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) at the 17th IranPlast International Exhibition. Anzi pointed to areas Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and NPC can cooperate in, expressing hope that the two sides will hold talks on petrochemical projects. He said Iran has made great progress in petrochemical industry.

The Saudi diplomat was briefed on Iran’s latest petrochemical achievements during his meeting with NPC's Planning and Development Manager Hassan Abbaszedeh, NPC's Projects Manager Ahmad Shokri, and NPC’s International Affairs Manager Hossein Alimorad.

The 17th International Exhibition of Plastics, Rubber, Machinery and Equipment, commonly known as IranPlast International Exhibition, kicked off in Tehran on Sunday and will run through September 20. - Shana