Hawzah News Agency – Speaking on Monday in a meeting with eulogisers, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi said that today we have a heavy responsibility for the progress and development of the country and solving the problems of the people.
Referring to the unfavourable economic conditions at the beginning of the 13th Administration, the President said, "With God's help, we were able to generate income for the country and pay employees without borrowing from the Central Bank or creating money that would greatly increase inflation".
"Unfortunately, in the last 8 years, the average economic growth rate was very low, but in this government, we have targeted 8% growth for this year," he said.
Stating that this government does not look beyond the borders, Ayatollah Raisi added, "We pay attention to our resources and capacities to run and develop the country and believe that relying on internal and internal capabilities, it is possible to run the country, national economy and economic growth".
Referring to the slowdown in inflation in recent months, the President said, "Today, with the measures taken, the growth of inflation has been somewhat curbed and we hope that with the coordination of the three branches and the help of parliament, we can take steps to control inflation and increase economic prosperity".
In another part of his speech, Dr Raisi emphasised the government's commitment to employing revolutionary human resources and said, "I always urge the officials to use motivated revolutionary human resources in different categories, especially the young".
Referring to the remarks of one of the guests regarding the priority of cultural work over economic activities, the President emphasised, "Both are among the priorities of the country and should be considered at the same time".
Referring to the government's measures to increase revenue for the country, the President said, "In the past few months, due to the measures taken, the volume of trade and exports with different countries has multiplied, while in the past, oil sales were subject to various contracts".
"We were exporting oil easily today, and it became clear that if there is a serious will to do the job, no obstacle can stop the country," he said.
Dr Raisi said, "The government respects everyone, but certainly those who are the perpetrators of the current situation should not be employed in management".
The President described the network of religious gatherings as an effective and valuable group and said, "Religious gatherings are composed of young people with sincerity and love for the revolution and Islamic values who have an effective and decisive presence in all stages of the Revolution".
Ayatollah Raisi pointed out, "The enemies and ill-wishers of the system magnify the slightest mistake of the revolutionary forces and the government, so the quality and content of activities must always be strengthened and upgraded while maintaining vigilance".