"We are hopeful to see mutual ties between the two countries enhance after removal of the draconian sanctions," he told Shana.
"In the past, Swedish companies have supplied Iran with oil machinery and in the post-sanctions era, they will be able to build them with the partnership of Iranian companies," he added, saying that the machinery will be used to supply the regional markets as well.
"Iran enjoys the cheapest, most accessible [petrochemical] feedstock supplies in the region," which can be used to feed petrochemical plants.
"With the cooperation of Swedish firms, fuel consumption of trucks and buses can be reduced and Iran can be viewed as a big market for Swedish companies in this regard,' he added.
Swedish Volvo Trucks Corporation even didn’t wait for those talks to conclude, resuming its production in Iran in May by opening a line for a new generation of Volvo FH trucks at Saipa Diesel west of Tehran.
Swedish Minster of Enterprise and Innovation Mikael Damberg headed a trade delegation to Iran.
Before his arrival to Tehran, Damberg described the new era in Iran after the sanctions as "huge opportunity" during a briefing where 70 representatives of various companies attended before the trip.
The dismantling of European sanctions against the Islamic Republic is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year. US sanctions remain in many respects, but the difference will nevertheless be evident for many foreign companies awaiting the new market.
"In the next stage we anticipate more visits and business delegations on niche areas. Where I think there could be many more companies that are currently in completely different sectors," he said.
"But it depends entirely on whether the sanctions are really lifted. For there will be setbacks in the process so it can really fall back quickly," he added.
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