<h1>Dispute over Past Licensing Policies and Semiconductor Industry Growth Accountability</h1> A dispute arose between government officials and opposition representatives regarding the history of semiconductor industry development in the country. The minister asserted that restrictive licensing policies under previous administrations prevented the establishment of semiconductor manufacturing plants despite early interest from foreign investors in the 1960s and 2000s. The opposition countered by citing the operation of a semiconductor complex since the early 1980s, challenging claims that the industry was neglected. The current government highlighted ongoing efforts to build advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities and ecosystem development, emphasizing progress beyond past policy failures. The debate centers on accountability for past policy decisions and their impact on the semiconductor sector's growth.