The decree acknowledged Atef Yekta's dedication, expertise, and
valuable experience, entrusting her with a strategic role to elevate the
international standing of Iran's petrochemical industry.
Key Responsibilities and Objectives:
1. Opportunity Identification: Recognize ideal opportunities for
stakeholders and key players in the international petrochemical sector.
2. International Engagement: Establish and enhance effective global
connections.
3. Bilateral and Multilateral Relations: Explore and propose avenues to
strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties with other countries.
4. Foreign Missions Coordination: Manage and coordinate international
assignments for employees.
5. Regional and Global Relations: Recommend strategies to build and
expand regional and global partnerships.
6. Utilizing Global Platforms: Develop strategies to leverage
international organizations and institutions effectively.
7. Policy Integration: Standardize and consolidate international
interactions to align with national and industrial diplomatic goals.
8. Strengthening Diplomacy: Enhance petrochemical diplomacy by drawing on
expertise from industry elites, universities, and research centers domestically
and internationally.
9. International Negotiations: Prioritize establishing international
relations, negotiating agreements, and drafting bilateral or multilateral
accords, especially in investment opportunities, by coordinating with relevant
entities in the Oil Ministry.
10. Sanctions Mitigation: Actively participate in global forums to counter
and mitigate the impact of unjust economic sanctions on the petrochemical
industry.
Atef Yekta is expected to lead NPC’s International Affairs Division
with innovative approaches, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing
Iran's global petrochemical presence amidst evolving challenges.