According to the NIOPDC website, the company's CEO Reza Mousavikhah said the NIOPDC, a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), was prepared to send petroleum products through West Azarabaijan Province to neighboring countries in a bid to suit the interests of border provinces.  

Turkey and Georgia are keen on purchasing petroleum products and fuel from Iran through the northwestern province of West Azarabaijan.