Ali-Mohammad Mousavi emphasized that supporting the institute and strengthening its international collaborations could play a significant role in elevating Iran's oil industry on the global stage.

Mousavi, during his visit to the RIPI on Sunday, praised the institute's performance and highlighted its valuable technological capabilities.
He noted that the institute has unique potential for advancing strategic technologies and that bolstering its international engagements could significantly enhance Iran's oil industry's global position.

Mousavi stressed the importance of fostering constructive interactions between the institute and the Ministry of Oil's International Affairs and Commerce Department. 
He explained that international studies and identifying global markets enable the provision of technological services and the expansion of international collaborations. As a result, the institute can define and execute relevant projects in international markets based on its technical and specialized expertise.
During discussions with the institute's experts and specialists, Mousavi underscored the importance of technological development in the oil industry. 
He called for accelerating the implementation of large-scale technological projects and expanding scientific and industrial cooperation at the international level. 
He also commended the institute's scientific and technical achievements.
Mousavi highlighted the critical role of the institute's skilled workforce and advanced laboratory infrastructure in developing oil industry technologies. 
He stated that with increased support, the institute could play a pivotal role in achieving the strategic goals of the oil industry.

Mousavi toured various sections of the institute, including the Energy and Environment Campus, Downstream Campus, and Upstream Campus, gaining firsthand insight into its research and technological activities.

Key Role of RIPI in developing advanced techAzim Kalantari-Asl, the head of the RIPI, emphasized the institute's role in the country's oil and gas industry. 

He noted that the institute, leveraging indigenous technical expertise and extensive scientific networks, plays a crucial role in developing advanced technologies. 
In addition to executing major national projects, the institute is active in exporting technical and engineering services and fostering international collaborations.

Kalantari-Asl also stressed the importance of the institute's interactions with domestic and international scientific centers and universities. 
He stated that the institute's extensive collaborations with reputable scientific institutions have led to the development of advanced technologies, field and pilot testing, and the provision of laboratory services in upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil industry.