Morteza Shahmirzai made these remarks on Friday,
February 9, during a visit to the Petrochemical Narration Exhibition, which
showcases the achievements of the government over the past two years and is
being held at the permanent exhibition site of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza.
"This exhibition, organized by the
Government Communications Center and the religious institution, is an effective
and innovative event in the field of narrating the progress of the achievements
and actions of the Thirteenth People's Government, currently being held,"
Shahmirzai said.
"The days of the Islamic Revolution's
victory and the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution are occasions
for congratulating the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, the esteemed families
of martyrs, veterans, the disabled, the clergy, and our compatriots on visiting
the ancient land and the land of the Islamic Republic of Iran," he added.
He continued: "The oil industry in Iran,
including industries that have been under the control and supervision of
foreign consultants since the discovery of the first oil well in
Masjid-i-Sulaiman on May 25, 1908, has now become independent and has grown and
developed by the hands of Iranian youth, specialists, and engineers following
the command of the late Imam [Khomeini] and the Islamic Revolution."
Shahmirzai added: "Today, on the eve of the
anniversary of victory, I am proud to announce to all the esteemed ones who
have hearts set on the ideals of the Islamic Revolution that the oil industry
has become completely self-sufficient and independent in designing,
construction, operation, and production of goods and equipment in the high,
intermediate, and downstream sectors, especially in the field of pipelines and
energy flows, one hundred percent."
The Deputy Oil Minister stated: "Forty-five
years ago, the petrochemical industry was completely dependent on foreign
countries for design, construction, implementation, commissioning, and
procurement of goods and equipment, and especially in the provision of
technical knowledge of chemical materials and the production of petrochemical
catalysts. But today, with the guidance of Dr. Raisi, the President of the country,
and the support of the Minister of Oil, we have defeated the oppressive
sanctions, and now more than 97 percent of the required petrochemical and gas
catalysts have been localized."
Shahmirzai emphasized: "Iran's petrochemical
industry is among the leading global exporters of catalyst technology. Iran is
the cradle of oil, gas, and petrochemical industry technology production, and
we are fully prepared to provide technical and engineering services, design,
and manufacturing of parts to countries that are still under the domination of
foreign countries."
The Petrochemical Narration Exhibition, initiated
and held by the Government Communications Center and the religious institution
with the aim of creating hope and presenting the achievements and effective
actions of the Thirteenth People's Government in various sectors, is attended
by 10 ministries and institutes. Each institution narrates the government's
achievements in various formats.