Pezeshkian visits ‘Pioneers of Progress’ exhibition
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian toured the “Pioneers of Progress” exhibition on Saturday, a national event showcasing the achievements and capabilities of the country’s private sector, and during the visit, he engaged in discussions with private sector representatives.
The tour was attended by Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri-Qezeljeh, Mohsen Hajimirzaei, the president’s chief of staff; Satar Hashemi, the minister of communications and information technology; Mohammad Atabak, the minister of industry, mine, and trade; and Mohammad Javad Zarif, the vice president for strategic affairs, president.ir wrote.
Pezeshkian used the opportunity to learn about the capacities and advancements of the country’s private sector.
The exhibition opened on Tuesday with the presence of the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
During his visit to the “Pioneers of Progress” exhibition, the Leader emphasized that the only way to advance the country is by leveraging the capabilities of the private sector.
The exhibition featured the private sector’s accomplishments in various fields, including information and communication technology, satellite equipment manufacturing, artificial intelligence, aircraft repair tools and equipment, mining and geology, oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, steel and aluminum production, home appliances, maritime industries, carpet manufacturing, water and electricity industries, textiles, medical and hospital equipment, drug production, the Royan Research Institute, agricultural and livestock production, handicrafts, and tourism.
During the visit, representatives from various private sector companies raised concerns and complaints about the challenges and obstacles they face.
Addressing the ministers present at the exhibition, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed that the government and state officials must work to resolve these issues, as the country’s progress depends on empowering the private sector.
He reiterated that utilizing the private sector’s capacities and capabilities is the only way to move the country forward.
In the water and electricity industry, after Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi explained efforts to address shortages in the electricity sector, the Leader acknowledged that the remarks were positive and accurate but emphasized that they must be put into practice.
He noted that while the issue of imbalances and their solutions have been discussed in recent years, there is still a significant gap from achieving the desired outcome.
Regarding private sector complaints about the lengthy and complex process of obtaining permits, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that this is a critical issue.
He urged the government and responsible agencies to devise fundamental solutions to streamline and expedite the process of permit issuance.