Massoud Pezeshkian stated at a brainstorming session for synergizing national capacities in countering hybrid warfare that the continuation of executive activities and preventing the halt of the country's development process in the current sensitive situation is crucial. He elaborated on the government's actions in managing economic and social crises during this session.
Continuation of Major Projects in Crisis Conditions
Pezeshkian emphasized that even in the most critical conditions, the implementation of major national projects did not stop. For instance, a 5% reduction in electricity consumption, continuous increase in electricity production through daily follow-ups, and halting the rising trend of gasoline consumption are among the government's actions that have been carried out without disrupting people's lives.
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Managing the Effects of Economic Pressures
The President, referring to the government's efforts to manage the effects of economic pressures and sanctions, stated that the country's active diplomacy, pursuing corridor projects, and keeping communication routes open for the continuity of imports and exports have been key government actions. He also mentioned securing and compensating for shortages in medicine and planning to prevent the halt of industrial activities amid existing energy imbalances.
Pezeshkian said: "Today, despite debts and problems left over from the past, existing restrictions on oil exports, and costs arising from war, the government has not halted the country's development while fulfilling commitments and managing costs." He also emphasized addressing unemployment and people's livelihood issues as serious priorities for the government, stating that it is unacceptable for anyone in the country to face livelihood problems.
Presence of Key Officials at the Meeting
At this meeting, Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari, Head of the Policy Council of Friday Prayer Leaders, Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the thirteenth government, Sadegh Mahsouli, Secretary General of the Front of Steadfastness, and Seyyed Mahdi Khamoushi, Head of the Organization of Awqaf and Charity Affairs, were also present. These individuals, while presenting their views and suggestions on the most important political, social, economic, cultural, and security issues of the country, emphasized the necessity of synergizing national capacities, strengthening social cohesion, and utilizing capabilities outside the government structure and armed forces for effective confrontation with various aspects of hybrid warfare.
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