In a message marking Iran’s Communications and Public Relations Day, Petroleum
Minister Mohsen Paknejad praised the role of public relations teams within the
Ministry of Petroleum for shaping public understanding of industry performance
and countering what he described as “unfair narratives” surrounding the sector.
He said PR departments played a key role in explaining industry
achievements, strengthening public trust and highlighting the efforts of oil
workers during recent periods of national pressure.
“In today’s media environment, which is an arena of competing
narratives, public relations units in the oil industry must act as the honest
voice of this nation’s servants,” Paknejad said in a statement published by
state-linked petroleum media.
The minister added that developing a comprehensive framework for
public relations across the oil sector should be treated as a strategic
priority, describing it as a “roadmap for the future” aimed at improving
transparency and strengthening engagement with stakeholders.
He said such reforms would contribute to organizational excellence and
help modernize communication practices within one of Iran’s most strategically
important industries.
Paknejad also emphasized the importance of the sector’s workforce,
saying public relations units had played a significant role in reflecting the
“continuous efforts of dedicated oil industry employees” during challenging national
conditions.
The proposal for a unified PR system comes as Iran’s energy sector
continues to expand its focus on institutional coordination, crisis
communication and public messaging amid heightened economic and operational
pressures.