Ayatollah Ghorbanali Dary Najafabadi stated on Sunday morning at the ceremony commemorating World Standards Day and honoring exemplary units in Markazi Province: Enhancing the quality of production, adhering to technical requirements and international standards, and increasing competitiveness are essential for economic transformation and achieving a resilient economy.
The Importance of Quality and Standards in Industries
He added: Reliability in work must become a public culture in society, and all production, industrial, service, and executive sectors of the country should pay more attention to the issue of quality with sensitivity and precision; because sustainable progress is not possible without adhering to necessary technical principles and standards.
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Ayatollah Dary Najafabadi emphasized: Iran has achieved significant capabilities in areas such as missile industries, aerospace, and advanced technologies, and these capacities show that with determination, planning, investment, and reliance on domestic knowledge, valuable achievements can also be reached in other industrial sectors.
The Necessity of Reducing Dependence on Car Imports
He criticized some quality weaknesses in the country's automotive industry, saying: The automotive industry must reach a standard level that not only meets domestic needs but also has the capacity to compete and participate in export markets by enhancing safety and quality and reducing fuel consumption. Ayatollah Dary Najafabadi continued: In the past, the country's industrial capacities were such that Iranian-produced products were used in some foreign markets, but today, to achieve a deserving position in the global market, we must improve product quality and compete with international producers.
He emphasized the necessity of reducing the country's dependence on car imports: A significant portion of the country's foreign exchange resources is spent on car imports, while if the domestic automotive industry is reformed and strengthened, it can meet domestic needs and even create the ground for extensive exports by enhancing quality, reducing fuel consumption, and increasing safety.
Ayatollah Dary Najafabadi added: One of the requirements of a resilient economy is to increase domestic production capacity and maintain competitiveness in global markets, and this will not be achieved without adhering to precise standards, reforming production processes, and paying serious attention to quality.
Location of Industries and Environmental Considerations
He pointed out the importance of proper industrial location, stating: The location of industrial units and important infrastructures must be based on expert studies, environmental considerations, and technical standards; because incorrect site selection for industries can cause extensive long-term damage to the environment, water resources, public health, and urban development.
Ayatollah Dary Najafabadi emphasized: Water resources, fertile soil, and agricultural land are valuable assets of the country, and we should not expose these capacities to pollution and destruction through unprofessional decision-making and inappropriate industrial placement.
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