Speaking to Shana on the sidelines of the 25th Iran Oil Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition on Friday, Masoud Karbasian said: "A significant part of the project's pipes has been prepared, the pumps are in production and all the plans are aimed at completing this national plan."

"Today, I visited the stands of some manufacturers active in various parts of this project, including the companies involved in the construction of the project's pumps, and according to the formed capacities, I am hopeful of the fruitfulness of the current efforts," he said.

The showcase kicked off at Tehran's permanent fairgrounds on Friday and will continue until Monday, January 25, 2021.