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Ayatollah Khamenei meets Olympiad medalists
Leader praises elites as ’major asset’ to achieve scientific development
The Leader said, “I have complete faith in the youths and the power of youthfulness, and I consider you a great wealth whose value is far greater than your medals.”
Ayatollah Khamenei acknowledged the rich scientific movement that gained momentum in the 2000s, leading to accelerated scientific progress in the country. However, the Leader noted a slight decline in this progress in the last few years of 2010s, which has been partially compensated for in the last two to three years.
Yet, the Leader emphasized the need for a scientific leap to reach the forefront of global science.
Ayatollah Khamenei called on the elites to boost cooperation and synergy to find solutions to different problems and issues.
Considering the upcoming June 28 presidential election, the Leader urged collective efforts aimed at increasing participation in the upcoming election.
“In the very important upcoming election, it is important to increase the level of participation in the first place,” the Leader said.
Ayatollah Khamenei called on Iranian students to make endeavors in the universities and among their family members to boost turnout in the June 28 presidential election. The Leader emphasized that Iranian youths and elites should choose a candidate who is closely pursuing the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and has the ability to work towards them.
Ayatollah Khamenei described Iran’s political independence as a “tangible reality” and said the Islamic Republic has a position and logic as well as interesting perspectives regarding major issues in the world which even the country’s opponents can count on.
“This political independence should not be undermined,” the Leader stated, stressing that every government in the future must safeguard it.