Speaking on the sidelines of the 7th Iran Expo, Fatodi Elias, a member
of the Matome Maponya Investment Group, told NIPNA that his visit aimed to
assess collaboration prospects with Iranian petrochemical companies and engage
in business discussions.
“I came with an open mind, representing our group, to explore
commercial partnerships with Iranian counterparts,” Elias said. “The
technological and industrial progress I’ve witnessed here is impressive,
especially considering the external limitations your country has faced.”
Elias emphasized that the group is now studying pathways for
cooperation in Iran, and is particularly focused on arranging business meetings
with Iranian firms operating in areas aligned with the group’s core interests.
“One of our trading companies is active in the field of petrochemical
products, net derivatives, and liquid silicone rubber (LSR). We are evaluating
Iranian suppliers based on pricing, tariff conditions, and technical capacity
to export the materials we need,” he added.
The 7th Iran Expo officially opened on April 29 and has attracted
delegations from 111 countries, including 190 high-ranking officials and over
3,100 foreign business participants.
More than 1,000 Iranian firms are showcasing export capabilities
during the five-day event at Tehran's International Permanent Fairground. The
exhibition highlights Iran's potential to export goods and technical-engineering
services worldwide.
Iran’s petrochemical sector is being prominently featured at the expo,
with key segments covering methanol, urea, chemicals, and polymers.