Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, detailed the government's actions in response to recent economic challenges and inflation during a press conference on Tuesday, September 24. She highlighted the importance of multilateralism in diplomacy, announcing that the President participated in BRICS meetings and positive decisions have been made for Iran.
Development of Artificial Intelligence and Job Creation
Mohajerani further noted that the national law for the development of artificial intelligence has been approved, and the Artificial Intelligence Headquarters, chaired by Mohammad Aref, is actively working. She also announced the creation of 28,000 job opportunities through 244 cooperative projects and stated that the government, with an investment of 21 trillion and 400 million, is striving to prioritize the improvement of people's livelihoods.
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The government spokesperson also said: "We do not deny inflation at all and will deal with price gouging." She emphasized the importance of public cooperation in these circumstances and urged them to stand by the government to overcome the challenges.
Government Plans for Resource Management and Public Transportation
In response to a question about the increase in gasoline prices, Mohajerani stated: "The price increase was supposed to be implemented in winter, but it has been postponed due to the war conditions. All revenue from gasoline sales will be allocated to the people's livelihood." She also added that the government is working to manage domestic gasoline consumption and is looking to develop LPG and CNG stations.
The government spokesperson further announced that the President has ordered the improvement of the quality of domestic cars and that the government is actively pursuing the import of hybrid and electric vehicles. Mohajerani also referred to the government's supportive policies and emphasized that no actions regarding gasoline will be taken without informing the public.
In conclusion, Mohajerani urged the public to cooperate in the gradual adjustment of prices and emphasized that the share of vulnerable groups from gasoline will be returned to their livelihoods. She pointed out the importance of informing and transparency in government decisions and stressed the need for public cooperation to overcome this crisis.
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