Parliament, government resolved to cooperate
By Ebrahim Beheshti
Staff writer
Despite some criticism from supporters, the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian remains committed to national unity and cooperation. The Iranian president, accompanied by his cabinet members, paid a visit to the parliament yesterday. In a three-hour joint session, with some parts held behind closed doors, lawmakers and government officials shared their views on various issues. What stood out in the remarks of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and President Pezeshkian was the need for continued cooperation between the government and parliament to address the issues of the people.
The session took place amid controversy surrounding a bill ratified by the parliament on women’s dress code, which has sparked opposition from many of Pezeshkian’s supporters. According to the parliament speaker, the so-called “Chastity and Hijab Act” is set to be implemented on December 13. Many of the president’s fans have called on him not to enforce the law.
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