Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, the Executive Vice President, mentioned the continuation of Iran's dairy products exports to neighboring countries at the opening ceremony of the 25th International Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry, and Related Industries. He stated that before the revolution, Iran relied heavily on imports for its dairy needs, adding that today, Iranian products are available not only in domestic markets but also in the stores of neighboring countries.
Dairy Production and Supply Under Sanctions
Ghaempanah referred to the efforts of domestic producers, saying that they have managed to introduce Iranian products and brand to foreign markets with their perseverance and capabilities. He also pointed out the pressures resulting from war and sanctions, stating that the enemies did not expect Iran to maintain its production under wartime conditions and pressure. However, stakeholders in the livestock and poultry sector have been able to continue their production efforts through persistent work.
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Iran's Position in Livestock Product Exports
The Executive Vice President stated that despite several decades of sanctions, Iran has continued to meet domestic needs and actively export. In the past eight months, exports of products such as eggs, chicken meat, and dairy products have continued despite wartime conditions. He also mentioned the challenges of energy supply in the country and the gas imbalance last year, stating that the damage to the country's gas facilities during attacks on the Assaluyeh refineries affected production and energy supply conditions.
Planning for Energy Consumption Management
Ghaempanah emphasized the necessity of early planning for energy consumption management, urging producers to prepare for the cold season and implement optimization strategies to reduce gas and electricity consumption. He stated that the goal of this planning is to prevent energy consumption stoppages and to make optimal use of available resources. Currently, livestock and poultry farms must take necessary precautions for winter due to the high sensitivity of their operations.
Emphasis on National Solidarity and Collective Effort
Ghaempanah, referring to the President's emphasis on maintaining production continuity, asserted that all sectors must work together with national determination to increase economic resilience. He also stressed the importance of maintaining social cohesion, stating that in the current situation, everyone must stand together for Iran and avoid any polarization and division. Overcoming the current difficult conditions requires national solidarity, collective effort, and support for domestic production.
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