VOL. XL

No. 40

6-October-1997

IRAN

President Khatami Calls For Foreign Investment In Iran

President Mohammad Khatami of Iran on 1 October called for an inflow of more foreigninvestment and technology into Iran to speed up economic growth. Speaking at theinauguration of the Tehran International Fair, Mr. Khatami said Iran welcomes foreigninvestment and technology transfers in order to complement its national economy andassured other countries that Iran will strive to remove political tensions....