Mohammad Reza Aref emphasized the importance of the oil industry's position in the country's development programs during the introduction ceremony of Hamid Bord, the head of the Ministry of Oil. He stated that this ministry should play a significant role as the mother sector in development programs and continue its past successes in this regard.
Appreciation for the Performance of the Former Minister of Oil
Aref appreciated the efforts of Mohsen Paknezhad, the former Minister of Oil, and noted that he has played the role of an older brother for other sectors over the past two years. Additionally, Aref referred to the provision of 50 trillion tomans by the Ministry of Oil to the government within five days, considering this action as support for the health and medical sector.
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The Necessity for the Ministry of Oil to Lead in Technology Development
The First Vice President, referring to the approval of 117 projects in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, emphasized that the Ministry of Oil must be at the forefront of implementing these programs. He advised the new head of the Ministry of Oil to strengthen the ministry's connection with universities and train efficient human resources, adding that today's wars are technology wars.
Aref also pointed to the importance of reconstructing industries damaged in the recent two imposed wars and emphasized that this reconstruction should be accompanied by modernization and improvement. He stated that the government is drafting a two-year plan for managing the country, and the Ministry of Oil should have a similar plan to ensure developmental goals are not delayed.
Concerns About Sanctions and Future Plans
He continued by stating that there are no concerns about sanctions, asserting that the country has become resilient against them. Aref also noted that budget dependency on oil should be reduced, and this policy should be pursued with greater urgency.
In conclusion, Aref emphasized that the transfer of managers should not harm the ministry's performance and should be managed in a way that improves relations between managers before and after changes. Given Hamid Bord's capabilities and his familiarity with the issues of the Ministry of Oil, Aref expressed hope that his management would create a leap in the performance of this ministry.
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