The event took place Saturday, attended by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad. Senior officials at the ceremony included Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the National Iranian Oil Company; Saeid Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company; Mohammad-Sadeq Azimifar, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company; as well as other top ministry officials.

In an appointment order issued Wednesday, Azar 19, Paknejad outlined Qodousi’s key responsibilities, including developing and mapping an effective public relations roadmap, maintaining continuous engagement with the media and relevant stakeholders, and ensuring transparent and accurate communication of the ongoing efforts of oil industry managers and employees in service to the country. The minister emphasized the need for serious follow-up and finalization of these tasks.