Iran’s First Vice President has called for greater consultation with the private sector in order to address structural and economic challenges, urging business leaders to submit their proposals within 10 days to support the country's new economic drive.
Mohammad Reza Aref emphasized the importance of involving private entrepreneurs and investors in the government’s economic reforms, noting their key role in identifying weaknesses and offering solutions.
“In structural reforms and economic governance, we must clearly identify the problem areas,” Aref said. “Investors and entrepreneurs are best positioned to offer critical insight and help resolve these issues. The real stakeholders—our private sector—must be consulted in removing the country’s barriers.”
His remarks follow the Supreme Leader’s designation of the new Iranian year as the year of "Investment for Production." In light of the theme, Aref urged private sector representatives to submit their ideas and initiatives to the government within the next 10 days.
“Our goal is to finalize and announce the operational strategies for this year's theme before the end of the current month,” he added.
Aref also underscored the need for substantial foreign and domestic investment to realize the goals of the national development plan, estimating that Iran will require up to $200 billion in investments.