Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized the government's efforts to reform obstacles and cumbersome regulations to support producers in a meeting with entrepreneurs and economic process owners this morning, Thursday, October 1, 2026. He noted the importance of the diverse proposals and solutions presented in this meeting, saying: "I recommend that a working group consisting of private sector activists be established to regulate laws and regulations."
Emphasis on Social Tolerance
Pezeshkian further pointed out the importance of considering social tolerance in economic decision-making, stating: "It is essential that all economic governance decisions and policies have social attachments." He also announced the government's determination to provide a platform for entrepreneurs to work and operate, referring to existing imbalances in the energy sector and the impacts arising from the war.
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In this meeting, he referred to the management of electricity supply for industry and production, clarifying: "I believe that the electricity and gas of business owners should not be cut off, even if we ourselves are obliged to endure power outages." These statements reflect the government's determination to support producers and meet their energy needs.
Economic Dialogue and Diplomacy
The President also referred to expanding interactions with neighbors and reducing customs barriers, stating: "We are pursuing this issue to strengthen economic diplomacy." He clarified that most obstacles have been removed and is seeking to expand economic interactions with neighboring countries across land borders.
Pezeshkian continued to address the challenges of dialogue and negotiations with foreign parties, saying: "We defend the rights and interests of our community with dignity and pride and have never shied away from dialogue." These statements underscore the government's emphasis on diplomacy in the current situation.
Finally, the President stressed the role of entrepreneurs in the current conditions, saying: "In order not to bow to our enemies, we must all join hands together." He added: "America wants to create crises for us by imposing restrictions and sanctions, but if we are united and supportive of each other, this wicked plan will not succeed."
