Pezeshkian calls for private sector involvement to promote blue economy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at a session on the development of the blue economy on Sunday, emphasized the critical importance of maritime industries, particularly shipbuilding.
He noted that the current administration is highly focused on addressing challenges, opportunities and potentials in the sector, according to president.ir.
The president urged the formulation of a clear, up-to-date strategy tailored to current conditions and stressed that an effective plan requires a comprehensive understanding of the current state of maritime industries, with detailed development goals and achievements outlined for the next five years.
Pezeshkian highlighted the necessity of involving the private sector in maritime industries and emphasized the need to establish economic frameworks and commercial guidelines to support maritime-focused economic development plans.
Commenting on a report presented by relevant officials on the state of the country’s commercial ships and shipbuilding industries, the president tasked the ministers with overseeing shipbuilding and the head of the Plan and Budget Organization with examining the challenges in the sector.
He instructed them to develop a government framework for uplifting the industry and present it to the cabinet for approval in the coming days.
During the session, Ali Abdolalizadeh, the president’s representative for coordinating the implementation of maritime development policies and other officials delivered reports on the state of shipbuilding industries, its outlook, and the associated challenges.
The president directed related ministers to prepare a more detailed report for discussion in an upcoming meeting.
Additionally, Head of the Plan and Budget Organization Hamid Pourmohammadi presented a report on the development of Chabahar and Makoran, highlighting opportunities for agricultural, road, and railroad expansion in the region.
Pourmohammadi, speaking at the session, pointed to Chabahar’s capacities, stating that if the necessary resources and development plans are effectively implemented, the country could become self-sufficient in banana imports.
He added that fodder and dates produced in the region could significantly transform the national economy.
The president instructed that the report be thoroughly reviewed and submitted to the presidential office to facilitate decisions during his next visit to Sistan and Baluchestan Province.