East Azerbaijan Governor discusses regional crisis management

Bahram Sarmest, the Governor of East Azerbaijan, addressed the media regarding the province's recent challenges, including energy imbalances, water tensions, and economic difficulties. He emphasized that media cooperation is essential for crisis management and social cohesion.

Sarmest highlighted efforts to support local production to protect the livelihoods of workers and vulnerable populations. He also discussed the ongoing efforts to manage the independence of the Sungun copper mine, noting the need to balance autonomy with infrastructure development to maintain the value chain.