Addressing the oil minister and senior officials, Pezeshkian said, “It was you, alongside other segments of society, who with timely wisdom and insight foiled the enemy’s plots to destabilize the country”.

He added, “Without the unity and solidarity of the people alongside the armed forces—whose capabilities and missiles shattered the Zionist regime’s arrogance—our success and victory would not have been possible”.

Need for investment in oil industry 

The president emphasized the Oil Ministry’s critical role in managing energy production and consumption, stating that success in this field depends on accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive data He called for stronger interdepartmental coordination to improve energy management.

Pezeshkian highlighted the importance of attracting investment in the oil sector, noting that many individuals and groups have expressed interest in funding energy production and consumption projects “A more proactive approach is needed to harness these opportunities,” he said.

He also stressed the need to expand clean energy infrastructure, particularly accelerating solar power plant construction, to reduce reliance on subsidized gas and diesel in electricity generation “This will enhance the Oil Ministry’s investment potential and attract greater private sector involvement,” he said.

We will not yield to pressure 

The president urged Oil Ministry officials to conduct thorough assessments, leverage existing expertise, and develop optimal energy management strategies “Consider all opportunities, threats, and possibilities to prevent energy shortages this winter,” he said.

Pezeshkian commended successful efforts to combat fuel smuggling, manage consumption, and improve efficiency He proposed incentivizing officials by sharing profits from reduced waste and implementing performance-based pay systems to enhance productivity.

On foreign policy, he reiterated the government’s commitment to peace, saying, “War benefits no one We seek internal unity, friendship with neighbors, and global stability While we reject bullying, we will never submit to coercion or greed”.