Hamid Jafar Ghaempanah, the Vice President, emphasized the necessity of standing against sanctions and managing energy consumption during a meeting with investors and economic activists in Gilan. He reminded that producers play a crucial role in creating hope and enthusiasm in society, stating that these individuals should be recognized as the commanders of production in the country.
Emphasis on Energy Consumption Management
Ghaempanah pointed to the challenges of energy imbalance and highlighted the need for consumption management, saying: "This year we are facing a serious imbalance in gas, and it is necessary that consumption management is done in such a way that no factory is shut down." He added that the per capita gas consumption in Iran is 2,750 cubic meters per day for each Iranian, which is 6.7 times the global average.
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Government Plans to Improve Infrastructure
The Vice President referred to the government's plan to expand the North-South corridor in Gilan province and announced the acquisition of 62 kilometers along the Anzali-Astara route. So far, 500 trillion rials have been paid, and the remaining amount will also be paid. He also emphasized the need to strengthen port infrastructures and optimally utilize existing capacities.
He mentioned new projects and noted that the first fully automated industrial poultry slaughterhouse named "Navid Shomal" has been launched with an investment of 1,500 trillion rials. Additionally, 20 infrastructure projects and the development of the electricity network in Gilan were inaugurated via video conference with a budget of over 8,000 trillion rials.
Ghaempanah also referred to the signing of new memorandums of understanding regarding investments and mentioned the construction of a greenhouse for blueberry production and the development of a dairy farm as new projects. These projects are particularly significant in terms of food security and improving agricultural efficiency.
The Vice President emphasized that "we are not people of surrender," reaffirming the government's determination to secure national resources and defend the country's interests. He also advised economic activists to maintain hope for the future in the field of production despite the difficulties.
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