Shakeri described civil defence as a comprehensive approach to reducing vulnerabilities, maintaining essential services, protecting human and economic assets and strengthening the country's resilience.
He said lessons from the 12-day imposed war and the Ramadan war had highlighted the importance of civil defence measures in protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring continuity of operations.
Shakeri called for the involvement of managers, employees, families, local communities and other stakeholders in improving preparedness and resilience, saying national stability depended on awareness and readiness at all levels of society.
He said the petrochemical industry, a major contributor to Iran's production, employment, foreign exchange earnings and supply of essential goods, had a particular responsibility to strengthen its preparedness.
Key priorities include incorporating civil defence requirements into the reconstruction of war-damaged facilities and new development projects, protecting strategic assets, improving emergency preparedness, strengthening process safety and security, and developing supporting infrastructure.
Shakeri also stressed the need to safeguard supply chains and production continuity while drawing on technological advances, expertise and lessons learned.
He thanked civil defence and crisis management personnel, as well as petrochemical industry workers, for their efforts to maintain production and services.
He called for stronger civil defence awareness, improved preparedness and greater resilience to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the long-term stability of the petrochemical industry.