Speaking on Wednesday at a meeting with members of the Iranian
Petrochemical Employers Association, the Deputy Petroleum Minister, and senior
petrochemical executives, Pezeshkian praised the industry’s social
responsibility initiatives and described petrochemicals as a strategic pillar
of Iran’s national economy.
He said unbalanced development and uncoordinated industrial expansion
in some large provinces had contributed to current energy disparities. “The
government is determined to address these imbalances, and securing reliable
energy supplies for industries—especially petrochemical plants—remains a top
operational priority,” he added.
Reiterating the government’s policy of continuous engagement with the
private sector, Pezeshkian said the newly formed expert team would streamline
export procedures and remove regulatory barriers to enhance Iran’s presence in
international petrochemical markets.
He also underlined the administration’s commitment to genuine
privatization through flexible models such as management transfers, share
sales, and joint operational partnerships. “The government is ready to engage
effectively with the private sector to advance the principles of Article 44 of
the Constitution,” he said.
Pezeshkian stressed that the state cannot rely solely on oil revenues
to fund its operations. “Trade, industry, and production are the real engines
of our economy,” he said, adding that recent discussions with the judiciary had
secured commitments to help resolve legal and administrative challenges faced
by private businesses.
Representatives of the petrochemical employers’ association presented
a report on the sector’s alignment with national development plans, including
energy balance initiatives, renewable energy expansion, and educational equity
programs under corporate social responsibility schemes. They also outlined key
challenges hindering the private sector’s growth in the strategic petrochemical
industry.