Khamenei’s Norouz Message

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his message to the Iranian nation on the occasion of Norouz called on officials to focus their efforts on economic and cultural development.

“In my view, what we are faced with in the new [calendar] year consists of an economy which will blossom with the help of officials and people and a culture which will determine, under the aegis of endeavors by officials and people, the direction of our country and nation in its great move,” Khamenei said. (IRNA/Press TV, 20 March)

He named the new Iranian year, “The Year of Economy and Culture, of National Determination and Jihadi Management.”

Khamenei added that the “economy of resistance” sets the stage for officials to restructure the country’s economy.

Photo credit: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (IRNA/Press TV)