The message from Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Iran's Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, on the occasion of National Industry and Mining Day is as follows:

The martyred Leader of the Revolution regarded production as the foundation of economic independence and national strength, repeatedly emphasizing support for domestic manufacturing, self-sufficiency, and reliance on Iranian capabilities. Today, reviewing the experience of Mobarakeh Steel shows how these principles have been transformed into a practical industrial model through localization, technological development, and the strengthening of the domestic supply chain.

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