Pezeshkian: We Will Rebuild Our Nuclear Facilities with Greater Strength
Tehran - BORNA - During his visit to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Pezeshkian toured an exhibition showcasing the latest innovative achievements of Iranian nuclear scientists in healthcare, medicine, and radiopharmaceutical production. He later held a cordial meeting with senior managers of the organization.
Honoring the memory of Iran’s nuclear martyrs, the President described the efforts of the country’s nuclear experts as a form of scientific jihad and sincere service to the nation. “The work of our dear scientists in producing radiopharmaceuticals and developing new therapeutic technologies meets essential needs of society and must continue with greater speed and power,” he said.
Highlighting Iran’s prominent role in radiopharmaceutical production and the potential of this technology to generate national wealth and global market presence, Pezeshkian noted: “For our country, embracing advanced technologies and entering global competition is vital. Arrogant powers seek to prevent independent nations — including Iran — from gaining access to advanced technologies, to keep us dependent on their assembly industries, and to sell us their products at exorbitant prices.”
The President called for a strategic roadmap to secure Iran’s share in the global radiopharmaceutical market: “Our current activities are highly valuable, but we must also plan for export and professional marketing alongside domestic supply. The quality, effectiveness, and affordability of Iranian products will make them globally competitive.”
Addressing the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists, Pezeshkian said such hostilities reveal the concern of major powers over Iran’s scientific independence. “We have repeatedly stated that building nuclear weapons is not on our agenda — and they know this — yet they use this false claim as a pretext to hinder Iran’s progress. Our youth and elites have the ability to solve national challenges, link innovation to domestic needs, and ensure the country’s independence from foreign industries.”
Pezeshkian also underscored the wide-ranging applications of nuclear technology across health, agriculture, and environmental sectors. “All the achievements we saw today serve public well-being and societal progress. Unfortunately, we have been negligent in presenting these achievements and countering hostile propaganda. An effective mechanism must be established to promote and market these products internationally.”
Criticizing the waste of national resources — particularly fossil fuels — the President said: “We burn millions of barrels of oil and gas daily, causing pollution while ignoring scientific capacities that could create added value. Our scientists can turn this challenge into opportunity — and this is precisely what worries our adversaries.”
He further called for the development of fourth-generation universities that focus on real-world problem solving and interdisciplinary innovation: “Our nuclear scientists should expand their expertise into areas such as water management, agriculture, and environmental protection.”
“The way we choose to utilize our resources — what we produce, how we produce it, and how we distribute it — determines our nation’s destiny,” he continued. “It is our scientists who can guide us in making these strategic decisions.”
Rejecting the narrative that equates nuclear activity with weaponization, Pezeshkian said: “Unfortunately, hostile propaganda has deliberately associated the word ‘nuclear’ with the making of atomic bombs. In truth, only a minute and inhumane part of this vast field relates to weapons. The rest of the nuclear industry serves humanity — addressing fundamental needs in health, energy, and the environment. Our goal is to enhance people’s welfare, not to build weapons.”
Concluding his remarks, President Pezeshkian reaffirmed his administration’s full commitment to supporting the peaceful nuclear program: “The government will use all its capacity to advance and strengthen this vital industry. With the efforts of our scientists and precise planning, we can secure a greater share of the global market. We value your work and will move hand in hand for the prosperity of our beloved Iran — because the future of this country depends on being at the frontier of knowledge and technology.”
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