President calls ‘public trust, support’ nationʼs main asset
President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to strengthen public trust and social unity during meetings with senior Shia clerics in the holy city of Qom on June 29, saying his administration remained committed to improving people's well-being, expanding equitable access to public services and preserving public confidence as "the country's greatest social capital."
Meeting Grand Ayatollah Javad Alavi Boroujerdi, Pezeshkian said the government was working to safeguard national interests while improving living conditions for ordinary Iranians, adding that policy decisions should reflect the realities and needs of society, president.ir reported.
He said the administration's overriding goal was "to improve people's lives," despite obstacles facing the government.
Alavi Boroujerdi praised the administration's management under difficult circumstances and said officials should remain focused on realistic policymaking and the public interest. "The welfare of the people must remain the highest priority," he said, adding that greater hope and social well-being would reinforce the country's stability.
Later on June 29, Pezeshkian met Grand Ayatollah Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani, thanking Iranians for their solidarity and resilience during recent national challenges. He described public unity as a decisive factor in overcoming difficulties and said trust and cooperation between citizens and state institutions remained essential to the country's future.
Shobeiri Zanjani commended government officials for their service and urged them to remain steadfast despite criticism. He said dedication to serving the public would endure beyond political debate and expressed confidence that continued commitment to the people would strengthen the nation.
A day earlier, on June 28, Pezeshkian also met Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, outlining government efforts to rebuild damaged infrastructure, expand access to education and healthcare, strengthen social protection programs and improve public services.
Makarem Shirazi urged the government to give greater attention to household livelihoods, particularly by addressing rising housing and rental costs, supporting young people with marriage, employment and affordable housing, and reinforcing oversight of consumer prices.
He said sustained coordination among state institutions and tangible improvements in people's daily lives would help foster greater public confidence and social hope.
Pezeshkian said the government had introduced measures to regulate the rental market, broaden social support and reduce disparities in access to education, healthcare and welfare services.
He reiterated that public trust remained the government's most valuable asset and pledged to continue policies aimed at strengthening social cohesion and improving the quality of life for all Iranians.