President praises Iran’s tech achievements, urges boost in exports
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian commended Iran's achievements in advanced and cutting-edge technologies, calling for the enhancement of quality and export of innovative products by knowledge-based companies.
Pezeshkian made the statement in a visit to the 16th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and the First Up-to-Date Technologies Exhibition at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground on Tuesday.
The president underscored the importance of the profitability of innovative products and their exports, adding that such technologies should be utilized to serve Iranian citizens in underprivileged areas across the country.
“We must take action to improve the quality and export of these technological products, and in addition, in the area of developing medical equity, these products should be used to provide services to citizens in deprived areas of the country,” Pezeshkian said.
“Ministries and companies must also provide the necessary support to producers of knowledge-based products for the development of their businesses, in line with their social responsibilities.”
The president also praised the achievements of researchers and technologists, offering suggestions for supporting innovative products.
The exhibition — from November 11 to 14 — features over 150 technology companies in Tehran and puts on display approximately 80 knowledge-based products in the fields of health, oil, artificial intelligence, and agriculture.
Iran has 400 active nanotechnology companies engaging in research, production, and commercialization of nanotechnology products, which enhance the country’s global standing in science and technology.
The companies have made significant progress such field as medicine, advanced materials, energy, and the environment.
‘Swift’ response awaits mistakes by enemies
Addressing a meeting with the governor general and parliamentarians of the southeastern province of Kerman on Monday, Pezeshkian said Iran’s defense power has significantly increased compared to the period before the 12-day war in June, warning that any mistake by enemies will be met with a huge payback.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran does not, in any way, seek war or conflict, but our defensive capabilities today are not comparable to those before the imposed 12-day war, and if the enemy makes a mistake, it will receive a swift, crushing and painful response,” he said.
Pezeshkian also warned that the enemy seeks to weaken and divide Iran and other Islamic nations, urging Muslim countries to stand united against common adversaries.
The president added that despite domestic challenges and imbalances exacerbated by growing external pressures and sanctions, Iran can turn these obstacles into opportunities through regional cooperation.
“It is true that alongside internal difficulties and imbalances, we are also facing increasing pressure and sanctions, but if we make proper use of the numerous neighboring countries’ potential, we can certainly neutralize the sanctions and even turn them into serious opportunities for enhancing regional cooperation and strengthening unity among the countries of the region,” he stated.