“Investment for Production” and “Countering Sanctions” Programs Unveiled

TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking on Saturday during the organization’s annual Nowruz (New Year) gathering, Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Vice President and head of the Planning and Budget Organization, provided a detailed report on the organization’s performance over the past year and outlined its main priorities for the new year.

“Spring is the smile of God upon nature,” Pourmohammadi said, adding that he sees signs of divine blessings in the new year and expressed hope for making the most of this opportunity to serve and reduce poverty and shortcomings in the country.

Pourmohammadi described working within the Planning and Budget Organization as a rare and valuable opportunity granted by God, emphasizing the organization’s key role in national development.

“Whenever the country has needed development, this organization has been its messenger,” he said.

He highlighted that the collective goal among staff is to support national development, solve public issues, and oversee the performance of various sectors. He further stressed the organization’s responsibility to create a calm and secure environment for expert analysis and policy development.

The Vice President also revealed plans to transform the organization’s library into a center for intellectual exchange and open discussion.

“A key aspect of expert work is the ability to present research findings and analyses in a stress-free environment for discussion and review,” he said. The library has been repurposed to serve this function, and the organization’s document archives have also been reorganized.

Pourmohammadi announced the establishment of deeper collaborations with universities across Iran to help address national issues through research and expert dialogue. A series of expert meetings and academic exchanges are scheduled as part of this effort.

Pourmohammadi reflected on earlier concerns about budget deficits at the start of the current administration, noting that thanks to the support of the Supreme Leader, heads of government branches, and executive agencies, the country managed to pass the fiscal year 1403 (2024–2025) without major financial issues.

He officially announced the development of two major initiatives:

“Investment for Production”, which aligns with the national slogan of the year and focuses on strengthening domestic production; Countering Sanctions”, a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the effects of international restrictions.

He also reported the successful drafting of bylaws and implementation guidelines related to the Seventh Development Plan, which took effect in 1403.

Pourmohammadi emphasized that the views and recommendations of the Planning and Budget Organization are now being seriously considered by the country’s governing bodies. He expressed hope that this recognition would be translated into tangible progress in infrastructure and national development.

In closing, he thanked all staff members across the central organization, provincial branches, and affiliated agencies for their efforts, which have led to greater satisfaction among executive departments.