Speaking at a meeting on maritime development, Pezeshkian emphasized the need to upgrade and standardize infrastructure for maritime-based growth.

He urged all ministries and organizations developing infrastructure in southern coastal cities to adhere to the highest environmental and urban development standards.

Addressing the construction of factories and power plants in the Makoran region, the president said potentially polluting facilities must be built at an appropriate distance from cities to avoid future urban pollution.

"We must comply with these standards now to prevent problems later," he said.

During the meeting, the Navy presented a report on maritime development, including a proposal to issue fuel bunkering licenses for ships.

The president ordered the Navy to review and issue the necessary permits, stating that small-scale refineries could serve as a viable solution to combat fuel smuggling, sanctions, and support the local economy. He called for an operational plan to be prepared to advance this initiative.

The meeting was attended by Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei, the president’s chief of staff, Hamid Pourmohammadi, the head of the Plan and Budget Organization, Abdolnaser Hemmati, the minister of economic affairs and finance, Mohammad Atabak, the minister of industry, mine and trade, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi, Ahmad Meydari, the minister of labor, Gholamreza Nouri-Qezeljeh, the agriculture minister, as well as commanders of the Army and IRGC Navy, who shared their views on the matters discussed.