Deputy Minister: Pharma embodies knowledge-based economy success
A senior official of Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade highlighted the pharmaceutical sector’s pivotal role in advancing Iran’s knowledge-based economy, saying, “Today, we are witnessing one of the successful examples of collaboration between a new generation of industrial management and professional frameworks.”
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a pharmaceutical production company in Alborz Province on Wednesday, the deputy minister of public industries at the ministry, Ebrahim Sheikh added, “This project symbolizes a proper transition from traditional family management to a capable, specialized, and forward-looking second generation — one that will secure the future of the nation’s industry,” IRNA reported.
Addressing infrastructure challenges facing industries, particularly in energy, Sheikh noted, “Today, our industries face threats such as electricity shortages. I urge the Energy Ministry that, if power cuts are unavoidable, they must be implemented through meticulous planning and balanced coordination with other consumer sectors to avoid harming the industrial sector, which is the backbone of the national economy.”
He further emphasized, “Under the Seventh Development Plan, we are tasked with achieving 8% growth in production and 23% growth in exports. Last year, the industrial sector saw approximately 17% export growth, reflecting serious efforts to reduce imports and boost domestic production. However, sustaining these advancements will be impossible without securing energy infrastructure and providing comprehensive support to the production sector.”
The deputy minister stressed the necessity of synergy among government bodies, the private sector, and universities, saying, “The pharmaceutical industry is a strategic sector that not only safeguards public health but also plays an irreplaceable role in advancing the knowledge-based economy, creating youth employment, and strengthening national sovereignty. Comprehensive support for this sector is an undeniable imperative.”
Alborz Province is home to approximately 4,000 industrial and production units.