TEHRAN(Basirat):Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
issued a message on the occasion of the beginning of the Iranian new year of
1396 (March 21, 2017-March 21, 2018) on Monday. In his message, the Leader
congratulated all his compatriots and Iranians, especially the venerable
families of martyrs and war veterans, on the birth anniversary of Hadhrat
Fatemeh Zahra (PBUH), the daughter of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Wishing a year
endowed with blessings, security and welfare for the people of Iran and Muslims
across the world, Ayatollah Khamenei called the Iranian New Year the year of
"Economy of Resistance, production and job creation.”
Ayatollah Khamenei noted that the preceding Iranian year was marked with bitter
and sweet developments, and while referring to some of the most important
reasons for happiness of the Iranian nation during last year, said, "The dignity
of Iran and the identity of the dear nation was evident in all cases [that
happened] during the [Iranian year, 13]95 (ended March 20, 2017), and enemies
throughout the world owned up to the power and grandeur of Iranian nation.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution noted that the "enthusiastic and zealous”
participation of Iranians in nationwide demonstrations on the 22nd [day of the
Iranian month] of Bahman (February 10, 2016) in response to an affront by the
new US president, and also people’s high turnout in nationwide rallies on
International Quds Day were indicative of the identity and lofty goals of
Iranian people. The Leader then said, "Despite the fact that Iran's neighboring
countries and other countries in the region are plagued with insecurity,
security of the county in the chaotic regional and international environments
was a very important index and the Iranian nation experienced ‘sustainable
security’ throughout the year.”
"Perseverance of the youth,” and a "widespread faith-based movement” were two
other indices, which were pointed out by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution
when explaining the achievements and advances of the Iranian nation during last
year. The Leader said, "Observing and being informed of the energetic and
innovative scientific, cultural, production, and sport activities by thousands
of young groups across the country, and holding of enthusiastic and effective
religious sessions and activities are among positive and exhilarating points for
our country and nation.”
Ayatollah Khamenei then noted that all the bitterness and hardships of last year
were related to people’s economic and livelihood problems, especially problems
faced by the lower and middle classes, adding, "I am aware of the [economic]
state of people. Therefore, I feel with my entire heart the bitterness that
people, especially the lower class, are experiencing as a result of such
economic problems as ‘high prices, joblessness, discriminations and inequalities
and social maladies’.”
The Leader noted, "We are all responsible [for improving this situation] and
must answer both before the Almighty God and before the nation.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated that the previous Iranian year had
been designated as the year for taking "practical steps and action,” adding that
concerned officials had submitted a report on the activities carried out in this
regard. "Of course, there is still a long gap between what has been done and the
expectations of people and the Leader, and [this is why] positive and negative
figures [produced by officials] should be taken into account in their totality,”
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei noted.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader said merely paying attention to the rubric,
"Economy of Resistance,” was not enough on its own. Explaining the best solution
and remedy for the current economic situation in the country, the Leader of the
Islamic Revolution said, "The remedy is to divide the Economy of Resistance into
key and important points and have all officials and people focus on those
points. These key points include [bolstering] domestic production and especially
creating jobs for the youth.”
Based on this very necessity, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called the Iranian
New Year the year of "Economy of Resistance, production and job creation,” and
said, "Focus on and planning for these key points is what the Leader and the
people demand officials and it will be the cause of remarkable and tangible
achievements, and officials must report the results [of their efforts] to people
at the end of the year.”
SOURCE:leader.ir