Khamenei Calls for ‘Investments for Production’ in New Year Speech
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen “Investments for Production” as the slogan for the new Persian year in his annual Nowruz message
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has chosen “Investments for Production” as the slogan for the new Persian year in his annual Nowruz message.
Khamenei described the past year as filled with numerous events, comparing it to 1981, when the Islamic Republic lost several senior officials.
He acknowledged that economic problems significantly pressured citizens throughout the year, particularly in the second half.
“Economic problems brought pressure on the people throughout the year, particularly in the latter half, and the difficulties involved in making a living created challenges for the population,” he said.
Khamenei praised the Iranian people’s response to these difficulties, highlighting their “spiritual resilience, unity, and high level of preparedness.”
Emphasizing economic priorities for the new year, Khamenei called for increased production through investment.
“One of the important issues in the country’s economy is investments in production. Production experiences a surge when investments are made,” he said.
He called for both government and private investment, saying that the government should invest where people “either lack the motivation or the means.”