World Maritime Day encourages sustainability
Iran’s presence in oceans bringing further peace and a more prosperous economy for countries
By Reza
Abesh Ahmadlou
Staff writer
As an emerging player in the oceans, Iran’s presence in the high seas helps bring further peace and a more prosperous economy for other countries.
Iran supports uniting the global maritime industry in exploration and celebration of new technologies for greener shipping.
Marine shipping transports over 80 percent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world. Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods as it provides a dependable, low-cost means of transporting goods globally, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations and peoples.
The world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry, which is an essential component of any program for future green economic growth in a sustainable manner.
The promotion of sustainable shipping and maritime development should be one of the major priorities of the countries in the coming years.
Therefore, energy efficiency, new technology and innovation, maritime education and training, maritime security, maritime traffic management and the development of maritime infrastructure, and development and implementation of global standards covering these and other issues will underpin commitment to provide the institutional framework necessary for a green and sustainable global maritime transportation system.
In this sector, Iran’s commitment continues, which reflects the country’s long history of protecting the environment from the impact of shipping via a robust regulatory framework and emphasizes its ongoing commitment to this important work.
In recent years, Iran has received operational equipment as Iranian experts have designed and manufactured most of the equipment.
With the support of technology-based firms and leverage of capabilities of revolutionary youths, the country has succeeded in upgrading and renovating the equipment needed for different missions.
Recently-unveiled marine vessels are a symbol of pride because they are homegrown, as the vessels have been manufactured amid illegal sanctions imposed by global arrogance.
Iranian engineers have made all-out efforts to design and manufacture the vessel in around three years, which is indicative of Iran’s support for localized know-how, national production, and technology-based firms.
The presence of Iranian navies in the Persian Gulf helps maintain security and stability in the region and the globe.
Transregional countries should not be allowed to have a military presence in the region under the excuse of maintaining security because foreigners’ presence has been the source of creating insecurity, sowing discord, and looting nations’ assets.
Iran has repeatedly said that regional states can cooperate to guarantee security in the Persian Gulf region.