National Day of Villages and Nomads
Pezeshkian hails Iran’s unity in diversity
Iran won’t be a ‘playground’ for enemies
President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s cultural solidarity and resilience on Tuesday while addressing the National Day of Villages and Nomads at the IRIB International Conference Center in Tehran.
The annual event drew rural and nomadic entrepreneurs, producers, and innovators from across the country.
“Iran, with all its diverse ethnic and cultural groups, belongs to all Iranians,” Pezeshkian said. “The presence of entrepreneurs, producers, and innovators is a symbol of Iran. All Iranian ethnic groups are striving to tackle problems together,” president.ir reported.
He underlined that Iranian culture is rooted in mutual assistance and helping one another, adding that the government is working to resolve the nation’s pressing issues with broad participation from citizens.
The president highlighted Iran’s resilience in the face of external threats, referring to the June conflict with Israel.
“The enemy believed that if they attacked Iran, the country would descend into chaos. However, the Iranian people stood firm against their adversaries and achieved significant accomplishments on all fronts,” he said.
Pezeshkian vowed that Iran would not allow its territory to become a “place of marauding by evildoers and enemies.”
He also condemned recent violence in Gaza, quoting the Azerbaijani poet Shahriar, “It is very difficult to tolerate those who talk of human rights while killing innocent people. Individuals blinded by money and power will stop at no injustice.”
Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh, Vice President for Rural Development and Disadvantaged Regions, praised the technological and entrepreneurial capacities of rural and nomadic communities.
He said the event aimed to provide innovative models and training for small producers and entrepreneurs, underscoring that Iran’s people are its greatest national wealth.
Pezeshkian unveiled a commemorative stamp for the National Day of Villages and Nomads. He also visited an exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements, engaging directly with innovators, entrepreneurs, and producers, and ordered follow-up measures to support their initiatives.