Mohammad Nozari, the Governor of Qazvin, at the meeting of the Coordination Council of Banks in the province, emphasized the necessity of purposefully directing banking resources and the need to expedite loan payments to production units and businesses in need of financing in the province. He considered the flourishing of production as a foundation for economic growth and improvement of the business environment, stating that the payment of loans to one production unit should not delay the support for other eligible applicants.
Need to Accelerate Loan Payments
Nozari, referring to the importance of speeding up the review of applications by banks, emphasized that resources should be allocated purposefully based on the needs and capacities of production units so that the support process for various applicants is not interrupted. He also instructed the CEOs of banks to diligently pursue the fulfillment of banking commitments and support committed applicants whose economic activities and bank accounts are located in the province.
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Energy Management in Winter
The Governor of Qazvin, in another part of his speech, emphasized the necessity of managing fuel and energy resources during the winter season and stated that ensuring fuel for production units related to agriculture, due to its direct role in food security, should be a fundamental priority for the province. He also called for serious oversight on fuel storage in industrial and agricultural units and emphasized the high importance of accelerating the dual-fuel conversion of production units.
Nozari, pointing to the limitations in gas supply and the potential increase in energy consumption during the cold days of the year, urged all executive agencies to cooperate in managing gas and electricity consumption. He emphasized that with precise planning, it is necessary to prevent crises and public dissatisfaction, and agencies should have the necessary coordination.
Maintaining Employment and Production Sustainability
The Governor of Qazvin also referred to the provision of gas for the residential sector and the fuel storage of medical centers and hospitals as important priorities for the province, stating that governors must seriously pursue energy management in their counties. Extensive communication through media and engaging public participation in optimizing energy consumption should also be considered.
In conclusion, Nozari, referring to the economic conditions of the country and the limitations resulting from sanctions, emphasized the need for courage and initiative from managers in solving problems and stated that supervisory agencies should also facilitate matters and resolve existing issues with a supportive approach. He also referred to last year's experience in managing the province's economic conditions and called for efforts to prevent workforce adjustments in production units.
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