Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Pezeshkian
emphasized the need to catch up with neighboring countries in exploiting the
Makran coast's potential, aiming to "achieve a superior position in the
region in line with the goals of the 20-Year Vision Document."
He highlighted the lack of a previous overarching plan,
noting, “We have not had a comprehensive and all-encompassing plan as a roadmap
for the development of Makran, and various bodies have taken actions based on
their missions and responsibilities in this regard.”
Pezeshkian described the Makran coast as “the most important
foundation for sustainable and long-term development in Iran,” asserting that
the country's future is inextricably linked to its development.
The new plan, he explained, will follow thorough studies and
assessments to define the responsibilities of administrative bodies and ensure
coordinated action.
The strategic importance of the Makran coast, located on the
Oman Sea, has been underscored by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah
Seyyed Al Khamenei, prompting significant attention from Iranian
decision-makers and military officials.
The Makran coast provides Iran with access to vital shipping
lanes and crucial maritime trade routes connecting the Indian Ocean to the
Persian Gulf.
