Rewritten Title: Fourteenth Administration: Navigating Iran’s Course Through Complex Challenges
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A Test of Resilience: Economic Steadfastness Amidst External Pressure
In a high-level meeting with senior officials from key socio-economic institutions, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref articulated the administration’s perspective on navigating a period of significant challenge. He asserted that despite facing “unjust and severe sanctions,” Iran’s economic system has effectively demonstrated its inherent capacity and resilience.
Unity as a Strategic Asset
Vice President Aref highlighted that the objectives of the nation’s adversaries, contrary to their own analyses and estimations, were not met. He credited the unity and solidarity of the Iranian people for countering external pressures, stating that this public cohesion effectively neutralized the strategies employed against the nation.
Operational Coordination During Crisis
The official detailed the administration’s operational strategy during a recent 12-day period of conflict, emphasizing a framework of delegated authority and close coordination. He explained that necessary powers were devolved to ministers and provincial governors, ensuring agile and unified decision-making in concert with the President and the First Vice President’s office. This, he noted, was part of a broader preparedness strategy to maintain a strong posture.
Socio-Economic Stability as a Paramount Priority
A central theme of the address was the unwavering focus on public welfare and social calm. The Vice President stressed that the administration’s primary goal is the improvement and safeguarding of public livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable social groups. He assured that all programs for economic structural reforms and pricing would include a dedicated “livelihood component” to protect citizens.
Furthermore, he underscored that all governmental and public institutions, whose resources are dedicated to national development, must prioritize service to the people over bureaucratic designations.
Acknowledging Collaborative Efforts
Gratitude was extended to public institutions for their cooperation with the government, especially during the recent conflict and in ongoing national development projects. These collaborative efforts were cited in areas such as the construction and completion of highways, a national school-building initiative, and empowerment programs for vulnerable communities.
Looking forward, the Vice President called for an acceleration in the reconstruction of damages from the recent conflict and requested continued assistance from public institutions in the production and distribution of essential goods.
The meeting concluded with a directive to convene a follow-up session to further strengthen government-public institution relations and address operational challenges, reinforcing a unified approach to national service and development.