Pezeshkian urges stronger collaborative ethos in Iranian society
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Iranians to priorities social trust and collaborative skills, saying even the brightest minds cannot succeed without human networks and the ability to work in teams.
He told attendees at the closing session of the second international symposium on “Family, Future, Sustainable Bonds” that schools must teach problem‑solving and communication, preparing children to face real‑world challenges rather than sheltering them in elite environments, president.ir reported.
“Even the brightest minds need a human network and group‑work skills to succeed,” Pezeshkian said, stressing that schooling should equip children to face challenges rather than shield them.
He argued that some families mistakenly believe enrolling their children in elite schools guarantees social success, but without teamwork and interpersonal skills, true excellence is impossible.
Pezeshkian positioned honesty as the bedrock of durable social bonds. He warned that relationships built on superficial traits crumble under pressure. “When people and families share a sacred goal and direction, their connections deepen. No virus, no problem can cut them,” he said.
Pezeshkian also called for social tolerance, modesty and the ability to resolve conflicting views without turning differences into hostility.
He cautioned against grudges or retribution, calling them “a scourge of human connections.” In this vein, he described educational reform as “an urgent necessity,” noting that schools, families, neighborhoods and communities must instill the skills to engage respectfully and constructively.
Describing hardship as a path to collective growth, he likened life’s difficulties to a climb toward a summit.
For Pezeshkian, social reform begins at home, with values, sincerity and solidarity.