TEHRAN - On the occasion of National Government Week, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of the 14th Administration in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

At the commencement of this gathering, the Leader paid tribute to Martyr Rajai, Martyr Bahonar, Martyr Raisi and his martyred entourage. He commended and honored the Arbaeen Walk undertaken by the people, extended his congratulations to the 14th Cabinet on National Government Week, and expressed hope that this occasion would foster a spirit of optimism, bring forth good tidings, and yield uplifting reports throughout the duration of the 14th Administration’s time in office.

Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the timely formation of the new Iranian administration as a blessing and a great favor from God. He elaborated on the consultation process with the President regarding the Cabinet, stating, “I endorsed some of the individuals whom I knew or whose competence had been reported to me through reliable sources. And some of the individuals, I strongly endorsed. [However,] I didn’t know the majority of them, so I told him I don’t have any opinion about them. Praise God, he successfully made his selections and was able to convince the Parliament.”

Imam Khamenei described the opportunity to serve the people and striving for the country's progress as a profound divine blessing. He added, “Treasure this trust bestowed upon you by God and the people, and remember that while these four years of service will pass like lightning, significant accomplishments can still be achieved during this time.”

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated that recognizing a nation’s resources and potentials is a prerequisite for effective governance. He identified Iran’s natural, abundant, and valuable resources, its strategic geographic location at the crossroads of the world’s north, south, east and west, along with its extensive coastlines as examples of the country’s valuable material capacities.

He underlined that the Iranian nation has the capacity to produce geniuses, citing renowned figures such as Khajeh Nasir al-Din Tusi, Ibn Sina [Avicenna], Mulla Sadra, and Zakariya Razi as examples. “These figures are a testament to the boundless intellectual potential of the Iranian nation, and even now we can nurture geniuses from our country's talented youth,” he said.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution enumerated Iran’s political capacities, strategic depth, and regional power as significant strengths, adding that, “The positive and negative experiences of the past 45 years are among the most valuable points that need to be taken into consideration.”