Gaza cause became global: Sayyed Khamenei in Pezeshkian's endorsement
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Pezeshkian pledges that his government would adhere to the vision and general policies laid out by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
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A handout picture provided by the Iranian Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei's office shows, Sayyed Khamenei (C), as he delivers the official endorsement letter to President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian during the new president endorsement ceremony on July 28, 2024 (AFP)
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, officially endorsed on Sunday the presidential decree of Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian.
The endorsement ceremony at Imam Khomeini Hussainia in Tehran was attended by Sayyed Khamenei, high-ranking Iranian authorities, military officials, academics, families of martyrs, and foreign envoys.
It is noteworthy that Pezeshkian's swearing-in ceremony will take place in the parliament on July 30, with the participation of 70 foreign delegations, including senior officials from several countries and international organizations.
At 10:00 am Iranian local time today, the endorsement ceremony of president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian was launched at Imam Khomeini Hussainia in the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyed Ali #Khamenei, and other Iranian and foreign officials.
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Pezeshkian vows adherence to Sayyed Khamenei's vision
Addressing the ceremony, Pezeshkian pledged that the new government would adhere to the vision and general policies laid out by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
"We honor the memory of the late architect of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Imam Khomeini (RA) and the noble martyrs of Iran, especially martyr Lieutenant General Hajj Qassem Soleimani," the President added, pledging to only pursue the path of justice and fairness and to tread the path of the martyrs who served the Iranian people.
The endorsement ceremony of Iranian president-elect Masoud #Pezeshkian was launched today.
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In that ceremony, the leader of the Islamic Revolution endorses the presidential decree of the president-elect.
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He also expressed gratitude for Sayyed Khamenei's foresight, which he said facilitated the nation’s effective participation in the 14th presidential election.
The new Iranian president thanked the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, asking for his support for the national unity government to overcome concerns and problems.
Pezeshkain also affirmed that the support and satisfaction of the Iranian people are fundamental criteria for bearing responsibility in the country.
"Today, by endorsing the presidential decree, the Leader has officially made me obliged to carry out a great responsibility toward the entire nation of Iran," Pezeshkian indicated.
He reiterated that his government must follow the path, vision, and general policies laid out by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Pezeshkian outlined that the vision for the Islamic Republic of Iran is to become a developed country, achieving the leading position in economic, scientific, and technological advancements in the region.
Additionally, he emphasized the significance of unity and national consensus in his remarks, affirming that "it is our unity and cohesion that can bring us to our original position," the Iranian President affirmed.
He mentioned that he aims to lead Iran to enjoy social justice and grant freedoms to all citizens, to be powerful, and to possess deterrent and defensive capabilities.
Pezeshkian said that Iran should establish relations on the grounds of constructive engagement with the world, especially Islamic countries, vowing to strive to enhance the country's standing and strengthen its international ties based on the principle of dignity.
People have elected a worthy president: Sayyed Khamenei
During the endorsement ceremony, Sayyed Khamenei pointed out that popular sovereignty in Iran is the result of the people's revolution and uprising against past hardships and adversities, adding that the Iranian people are the victors in the elections.
Sayyed Khamenei praised the atmosphere of the 14th electoral round, noting that it took place in a competitive and ethical environment.
He commended Pezeshkian's speech, saying it reflects his commitment to the principles of popular religious sovereignty.
"President #Pezeshkian's speech is well-crafted and profound, reflecting his commitment to the principles of popular religious sovereignty. We must all support him."
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Sayyed Khamenei also noted that Pezeshkian and his government will work with the people and leverage their energy to achieve the expressed goals.
He indicated that the people have elected a worthy president with a deep vision, wishing Pezeshkian and his government all the success.
The Iranian Leader advised the upcoming government to address all national issues, including social and cultural matters, prioritizing the economy and working toward improving the Iranian nation's livelihood in a short period.
He urged Iranian officials to pay attention to self-capacities and competencies without neglecting the benefit of foreign potential.
"In the face of global and regional waves and events, the country's response should be active and effective, not passive," he said.
Touching on Iran's foreign policy, Sayyed Khamenei affirmed that one of the country's priorities in the field of foreign policy is its neighbors.
"We have priorities in foreign policy, one of which is neighboring countries. For every event in the region and the world, we should have a clear stance that we present frankly."
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"We have about 14 neighbors around us. Communication with countries that can expand our diplomatic field, such as Asian and African countries, is very important," he stressed.
He added that "communication with the countries that cooperated with us and supported us is important and this is our priority policy."
The Leader pointed out that Iran does not harbor hostility toward European countries but noted that these states' policies toward Iran have not been favorable on several issues.
However, he mentioned that Iran can prioritize interaction with these countries if they abandon such a behavior.
Power of Resistance evergrowing
Regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, Sayyed Khamenei highlighted that the issue of Gaza has become a global one, describing the Israeli regime as "a gang of criminals, murderers, and terrorists."
The Iranian Leader underlined that the power of the Resistance is evergrowing, adding that the Israeli occupation entity has not been able to break the Resistance or bring it to its knees.
"The #Gaza cause has become a global matter, and the Zionist entity is nothing more than a criminal gang of killers and terrorists."
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On his part, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi presented a report on the first and second rounds of the 14th presidential elections during the inauguration ceremony.
Vahidi said that Iran and its people succeeded in conducting the 14th presidential elections democratically, adding that the 35-day election period was filled with sorrow over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his comrades.
He explained that Iran has held 44 elections since the beginning of the Islamic Revolution, affirming that Sayyed Khamenei has always supported the country's progress.
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