TEHRAN In his annual message marking the start of the new Iranian year (1404 in the Persian calendar), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, called the year Investments for Production.
The Leader stressed the vital function of economic financial investment in driving production and resolving the nations economic challenges, advising both governmental and public partnership towards this goal.
Last year, we introduced the slogan, Surge in production through peoples participation, which was necessary for the nation, and in a sense, it was important.
[] the different occasions that unfolded in the year 1403 AHS prevented this slogan from being completely realized, the Leader said, adding, Of course, considerable efforts were made by both the government and the people, along with by the economic sector, financiers, and business owners.
They were able to accomplish good things.
However, the work that was done disappointed expectations.
So, this year too our primary issue remains the economy.
Reflecting on the obstacles of the past year, Ayatollah Khamenei compared 1403 to the troubled years of the 1980s.
He highlighted a series of difficulties, including the assasination of numerous Iranian consultants in Damascus, the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi, and tragic occasions in Lebanon.
Regardless of these hardships, the Leader applauded the Iranian people for their strength, strong will, and spiritual strength, which were evident throughout the frustrating public reaction to these crises, consisting of a historic show of unity following the presidents passing.Ayatollah Khamenei likewise lauded the Iranian people for their capacity to organize a speedy presidential election within the constitutional timeline, bring back stability in the middle of nationwide obstacles.
He indicated the nations uniformity and kindness, especially toward Lebanon and Palestine, where massive public support flowed to help individuals impacted by harsh Israeli assaults.
The Leader particularly applauded Iranian females for their impressive kindness, consisting of the contribution of gold to aid the Resistance movement.
These matters are extremely substantial and a sign of the high spirits, abilities, and spiritual strength of the Iranian country, he noted.Discussing the new years priorities, Ayatollah Khamenei worried the importance of investment in production, advising the federal government to function as both a facilitator and, where necessary, an active participant in cultivating economic growth.
He highlighted the role of residents in redirecting their financial resources away from speculative markets like gold and foreign currencies toward productive sectors that might benefit the countrys economy.Turning to global issues, Ayatollah Khamenei condemned the recent actions of the Zionist regime in Gaza, describing them as serious atrocities.
He required unity within the Islamic world to challenge these aggressiveness and advised worldwide free-thinking people, consisting of those in Europe and the United States, to take a stand versus such crimes.
The Leader also decried the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, stressing the need to stop attacks against Yemeni civilians and holding the U.S.
responsible for enabling these events.Ayatollah Khamenei concluded his message with a hopeful note, expressing his desire for magnificent true blessings throughout the holy nights of Ramadan and for a year filled with progress and unity for the Iranian country and the Islamic world.
The Leaders require Investment for Production sets the tone for Irans economic and social top priorities in the year ahead.