Safaei Bushehri: Bushehr's Lenj Boats Should Be Used to Supply Essential Goods

BUSHEHR – The Wali-e Faqih's representative in the province and Friday prayer leader of Bushehr announced a proposal to the government to use the province's lenj boats for importing essential goods, aiming to boost economic activity and meet people's needs.

According to the Mehr reporter, Ayatollah Gholam Ali Safai Bushehri, in a meeting with the Assembly of Representatives of Bushehr province on Wednesday evening, referring to the country's special conditions in the domestic, regional and international arenas, stated: The country is at a sensitive and historical moment, and the performance of the officials in these conditions will remain in the history and national memory. Therefore, everyone should try with all their strength, sincerity, people's love, harmony and unity to advance the affairs of the country and the revolution.

Imam Juma Bushehr stated that the current situation requires a change of approach in the management of the country and added: In such a situation, the government, parliament and other forces should act according to the war conditions and in addition to strengthening the armed forces, they should also pay attention to the people as the main support of the country's defense.

The representative of the Supreme Leader in Bushehr province continued: the decisions and behaviors of officials should be proportionate to the requirements of war conditions; Because any action contrary to these conditions can create negative effects in the society. The revolutionary forces in the three powers should also play a role in order to create coordination and direction for this approach.

The necessity of comprehensive preparation in Bushehr province

Emphasizing the strategic position of Bushehr province and its position in the front line of the country's defense, Ayatollah Safaei Bushehri said: Bushehr province should be adequately prepared in war situations and laws, approvals and measures appropriate to this situation should be taken into consideration.

Referring to the formation of the People's War Support Headquarters in Bushehr province, he said: This headquarters was formed with the aim of organizing people's aid and providing part of the support needs, and the people have also contributed significantly in this field.

Ayatollah Safai Bushehri added: The cooperation of economic groups, especially the capacities related to the Ministry of Oil and the South Pars region, is also important in supporting the province and should be followed with a provincial perspective and beyond the geographical boundaries of the cities.

Request to form a strategic council to meet the needs of the province

Ayatollah Safaei Bushehri emphasized the need for coordination between the provincial officials and parliament members and stated: it is necessary to hold a meeting centered on the strategic council of the province in order to examine the priority needs of Bushehr in war conditions and determine specific responsibilities for each department.

He continued: In this meeting, the upstream needs of the province should be counted until the end of the year, and each of the devices and institutions should accept a certain share and responsibility to meet these needs according to their capacity. Many problems can be solved with the coordination of parliamentarians and using the capacity of national institutions, and we should not wait for scattered and unplanned actions.

The necessity of livelihood support for the people and the armed forces

Referring to the economic pressures on the people and the reduction in the purchasing power of households, he said: People's living conditions should be seriously considered. The increase in costs has reduced the purchasing power of households and even in some local markets, it is difficult for some people to buy marine products such as fish and shrimp.

He considered the development of local markets, the direct supply of products and the holding of product supply exhibitions among the ways to help the people's livelihood and said: the creation of local markets in the cities of the province can make it easier for people to access goods and by eliminating unnecessary middlemen, it can provide a basis for reducing costs.

Using the capacity of commercial barges to supply basic goods

Referring to the capacity of the fleet of commercial barges in Bushehr province, the representative of Wali Faqih said: a significant number of commercial and safari barges in the province are facing the problem of unemployment and stagnation of activity, and this issue has affected the livelihood of families related to this sector in addition to the owners of the vessels.

He informed the government of a plan to use the capacity of these vessels in providing basic goods and added: According to this proposal, the capacity of barges of the province can be used to import goods such as rice, oil, sugar and other needed items, so that both the economic activity of this sector will flourish and the possibility of more suitable supply of goods needed by the people will be provided.

Ayatollah Safai Bushehri continued: This plan has been considered in expert meetings, but for its implementation, administrative and customs obstacles must be removed. It is suggested that the issue be investigated in the strategic council of the province and after going through the legal procedures and obtaining the necessary permits in the supply council, its implementation mechanism will be determined.

He emphasized: Using the capacity of commercial barges can help create employment, reduce economic stagnation, and strengthen the supply of basic goods in the province. Therefore, the follow-up of this plan should go beyond the dialogue and review stage and lead to an operational decision.

Tracking the return of taxes and revenues of Bushehr province

Ayatollah Safaei Bushehri emphasized the necessity of returning the revenues related to maritime and commercial activities to the province and stated: the taxes from sailing and diving activities should be returned to the province in accordance with the relevant regulations and approvals and be used to meet the needs of Bushehr.

He added: In this regard, consultations have been held with national officials and it is necessary for the representatives of the province, the governor and other related officials to follow the issue with greater coordination and coherence so that the province's share of related resources and incomes can be provided effectively.

The representative of the Supreme Leader in Bushehr province, referring to the financial needs of the province in the current situation, stated: Bushehr's economic capacity has limitations and it is not possible to provide all the required expenses from the province's internal resources; Therefore, the return of revenues and taxes related to the province's economic activities is of particular importance and should become one of the main decision-making axes of the Strategic Council.

Strengthening passive defense in Bushehr, Asaluyeh and strategic islands

Referring to the strategic importance of Bushehr province in war conditions, he pointed out: the vital infrastructures of the province, especially in the industrial and energy areas, should be taken into consideration with a closer look and necessary planning should be done to reduce their vulnerability.

Vali Faqih's representative in Bushehr province also pointed to the importance of transportation infrastructure preparation and said: Development of railway routes and strengthening of transit capacities, along with other infrastructures, can play a role in supporting the province and continuing the movement of goods in special conditions. This issue should be examined according to the strategic needs, resource limitations and priorities of the province.

Emphasis on synergy between representatives and officials

At the end, Ayatollah Safaei Bushehri emphasized the necessity of coordinated follow-up of Bushehr province issues and said: forming a strategic council and determining the responsibility of the institutions can bring many problems from the stage of planning and discussion to the stage of implementation. It is necessary for parliamentarians, governorships, executive bodies, judicial complexes and related institutions to cooperate within the framework of their legal duties to solve the problems of the province.

He pointed out that the main axes of these pursuits should include strengthening preparation and support in war conditions, supporting the livelihood of the people and families of the armed forces, strengthening passive defense, using economic capacities and returning related revenues to the province.

The representative of the Supreme Leader in Bushehr province emphasized: In the current situation, coordination between officials and timely decision-making is very important, and the existing capacities at the provincial and national levels should be used to meet the needs of Bushehr.