Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, at the opening ceremony of the 25th International Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry, and Related Industries with the slogan "Synergy for Enhancing Food Security and National Resilience," addressed the continuation of the country's livestock production and exports in the difficult conditions of war and sanctions. He considered this action valuable and worthy of appreciation.
Iran's Changing Position in Livestock Production
Ghaempanah pointed out the changing position of Iran in the production and supply of dairy products, stating that before the revolution, the country relied on imports for some of its dairy needs, such as cheese and butter, but today, Iranian products are available in the stores of neighboring countries, which reflects the quality and production capability of the country.
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The Executive Vice President and Head of the Presidential Office continued that Iranian livestock and dairy products have entered regional markets, and domestic producers have managed to showcase Iran's name and capabilities in foreign markets through their efforts.
Continuation of Exports Despite Challenges
Ghaempanah referred to the pressures resulting from war and sanctions, stating that the enemies did not expect Iran to maintain its production under the pressures of attacks during wartime. He emphasized the continuous efforts of livestock and poultry sector activists to prevent production stoppage.
He also appreciated the actions of the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad to maintain production infrastructure during recent wars and referred to the continuous monitoring of the production and supply of protein products. According to Ghaempanah, the export of products such as eggs, chicken meat, dairy products, and livestock genetic items continues, which itself reflects the capacity of Iranian producers.
The Necessity of Investment and Optimization
The Executive Vice President emphasized the necessity of completing the value chain of livestock products and stated that the use of advanced technologies should be prioritized in the programs of this industry. He also pointed to the country's energy supply crisis and stressed the need for early planning to manage energy consumption.
Ghaempanah, referring to the challenges of energy supply and gas imbalance last year, urged producers to plan for the cold season from now on and to reduce energy consumption by implementing optimization strategies. He clarified that the goal is not to stop energy consumption but to use existing resources optimally.
National Solidarity and Government Support
He also referred to the President's emphasis on maintaining production continuity and called on all sectors to work together with national effort to increase economic resilience. Ghaempanah stressed the necessity of holding specialized exhibitions as a platform for effective communication between knowledge, capital, and the real needs of production.
Finally, Ghaempanah, referring to Iran's historical background and external pressures, stated that Iran, relying on its deep-rooted civilization and the will of its people, has been able to continue on its path and emphasized the necessity of maintaining social cohesion. He believes that overcoming the current difficult conditions requires national solidarity and support for domestic production.
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