Pezeshkian highlights ‘smart’ tackling of energy shortages
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said at a meeting with senior members of the National Iranian Productivity Organization (NIPO) that the government strives to tackle shortages in energy and other sectors in a fully “smart and precise” manner.
Having listened to the organization members’ views and suggestions regarding imbalances in various fields, Pezeshkian said many of the concerns about improving national productivity are being pursued by his government, stressing, “Everything you mentioned is accepted by us, and for instance, in addressing shortages, we are simultaneously seeking to manage them in supply as well as in demand and consumption control.”
Underlining that since the beginning of his government’s term last July, he has followed up on suggestions and opinions regarding the enhancement of productivity, and has discussed the matter with experts, the president said, “However, we have been cautious about making decisions based on each suggestion and implementing them, as we believe that we must identify and integrate the results and find potential side effects of various solutions and suggestions and make decisions for each topic based on the specifics of that region and environment before entering the implementation phase.”
Pezeshkian said his government is seriously and intensively identifying problems and gathering data and specifics of various regions, adding, “Specialized task forces have been formed, and by categorizing regions based on environmental specifications, we are collecting and providing the necessary managerial tools and authority to address the issues of each region.”
Emphasizing that the executive solutions are being drafted according to regional conditions, he said, “The pace of implementing the solutions will also be adjusted according to the collected data in order to minimize potential repercussions and achieve the highest and most effective results. Accordingly, we have seriously sought the participation of universities and scientific centers in each region, which have a more accurate understanding of their environment. On the other hand, we have tried to consider the shares and interests of various social and public sectors, from social classes to various associations, to engage their participation in implementing the programs.”
Pezeshkian pointed out that, “We will strive to manage imbalances in a completely smart and precise manner,” stressing, “In this regard, you as experts and concerned individuals about the important issue of productivity can greatly assist the government, as the more accurate our data and information are, the better solutions will be designed and interventions regarding shortages will be more effective.”
Pezeshkian also called for the establishment of a headquarters to enhance collaboration and consultation between the government and the NIPO in a more organized manner.