According to the Public Relations and International Affairs of the Kish Free Zone Organization, Seyyed Shahabeddin Tabatabai in this meeting, while appreciating the patience, dignity and cooperation of media activists, stated: Iranian society in recent years, relying on the steadfastness and cooperation of the people, has gone through many events, and the media, as representatives and narrators of the people, have had an important role in reflecting this resilience and cooperation.
He also, while thanking Mohammad Kabiri and the managers of the Kish Free Zone Organization, regarded problem-solving as a prominent feature of the island's management over the past 20 months and added: some managers devote much of their time to explaining the dimensions of issues, but Kish management has tried, instead of repeatedly talking about the knots, to act to untie them and, after achieving results, share the actions taken with the people.
The member of the Government Information Council, referring to the fact that some managerial actions may not have immediate manifestation, said: Kish management's approach has been based on achieving definitive results; although it is necessary that the actions taken and the results obtained from them be narrated and explained to public opinion more than before.
Tabatabai related the effectiveness of managers to the extent of their communications, planning and ability to solve problems and said: the length of the management period alone is not decisive and what matters is the extent of a manager's impact in solving problems and advancing affairs.
Referring to the presence and follow-ups of the CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization in the meetings of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, he added: some issues pursued by Kish management in these sessions have provided the grounds for problem-solving and allowed other free zones to benefit from their results, and these actions should be properly recounted to the people.
The member of the Government Information Council went on to define the preservation of Kish's identity and brand alongside maintaining the independence and professional mission of the media and said: an independent media must preserve its media identity and, at the same time, act responsibly toward the social and economic effects of its narratives.
Tabatabai added: when producing and publishing news, the media must pay attention to how much the published content helps social calm and problem solving. The criterion of media effectiveness should not be merely the amount of views and reposts of a content, but its consequences for the people and the long-term interests of the island should also be considered.
Emphasizing Kish's national position, he stated: the wide reflection of this island's news among public opinion and various institutions shows that Kish is part of Iran's image and this position can be used to introduce more of the island's capacities, capabilities and identity features.
The member of the Government Information Council, referring to Kish's natural and social capacities, said: the sea, the beach, the sun, tranquility, stability and security are among the important components of Kish's identity and this island can, relying on these features, be a messenger of tranquility and a symbol of resilience and an incentive to continue the path.
Tabatabai continued: the society's ability to maintain the flow of life and continue the path is a valuable asset and Kish can also present a lasting image of this capacity by demonstrating its tranquility, steadfastness and dynamism.
The member of the Government Information Council, emphasizing the importance of professional criticism, said: a powerful and strong manager welcomes criticism and in specialized meetings viewpoints and critiques should be presented openly. Alongside this, attention to Kish's public position and image is also necessary; because strengthening this image will benefit the people, economic activists and the island's future.
Referring to studies done about the experience of societies in different historical periods, he added: examining the experience of nations shows that societies that have been able to successfully continue their path formed cooperation at the highest possible level and, relying on that cooperation, created achievements beyond the past.
Tabatabai also, referring to the preparation of a list of the government's actions on the occasion of its second year of activity, stated: the actions taken in Kish should also be properly collected and narrated so that the results of the activities and the problem-solvings carried out are explained to public opinion.
He considered the media part of the process of solving issues and added: the mission of the media is not merely to state and explain a problem; the media can create a two-way connection between society and managers and, by conveying topics, fact-checking information and following up on actions, help achieve results.
The member of the Government Information Council stated: the media can reflect topics to managers for review and follow-up and after the necessary actions are taken, provide the audience with a complete narrative of the issue raised, the media's follow-up and the result obtained. Such an approach shows that the media, along with identifying issues, has also played a role in the process of solving them.
Tabatabai added: professional accompaniment and support of the media can increase Kish managers' ability to follow up the island's demands in ministries and various agencies, including in customs-related matters, and provide the ground for achieving better results.
It is worth noting that the strategic meeting for preserving the identity and brand of Kish was held at the Kish International Conference Center with the presence of Mohammad Kabiri, CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization, Seyyed Shahabeddin Tabatabai, member of the Government Information Council, , acting head of the Cultural, Artistic and Social Deputy, acting head of Public Relations and International Affairs of this organization and a number of managers and media activists.