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Tehran, May 28 - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday felicitated the nation on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (SA) and Imam Ja'far Sadeq (AS), the sixth Imam of Prophet Mohammad (SA ) household.
In a meeting with members of parliament (MPs) on the eve of the auspicious occasion, the Supreme Leader appreciated the hard work of the MPs and the speaker of parliament and advised them to strengthen bonds with almighty God and rely on the grace of G od in performing their duty and take advantage of the present period to render faithful service to the people.
The Supreme Leader said that all officials are expected to strengthen the country's political, economic and cultural structure through solidarity and avoiding tension.
The Supreme Leader said that the parliament has two duties, legislation and supervision adding that as long as the MPs acquire more knowledge about preferences of the country, they would render effective and constructive services by passing legislation.
On the international developments, the Supreme Leader drew the MPs' attention to the efforts by big powers led by the United States to forge economic, political and cultural hegemony over the globe.
"For some time now, a new movement has gained momentum at the international scene like a destructive flood and certain countries believe there is no way but to surrender to the 'global flood' or globalization," the Leader said.
The Supreme Leader said that the Islamic Republic of Iran doesn't believe in surrender to globalization and doesn't regard it as the ultimate fate of the nations.
Iran believes that nations should neutralize globalization by strengthening their economic, political and cultural structure, the Leader said.
The Supreme Leader said that national solidarity is the prerequisite for strengthening economic and political structure adding that solidarity takes shape by political parties with boosting tolerance, helping each other and viewing each other optimisti cally as well as avoiding tension.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that Majlis (parliament) is one major part of Iran's administrative system adding that Majlis should not be undermined for any reason.
The Leader called for cooperation among different administrative organs and hoped that taking the constitution into account in policy making will help remove the current weaknesses and problems of the people.
The Supreme Leader called for cultural works to reinforce the Islamic beliefs of the Iranian nation and adopting transparent economic policy to boost efficiency and remove possible discrimination in this respect.
The Leader said that the Islamic aspect of the Islamic Republic has drawn special attention of the world Muslims, on one hand, and the cause of animosity of the big powers, on the other.
Prior to the Leader's remarks, Majlis speaker Hojjatoleslam Mehdi Karroubi congratulated the Supreme Leader on the auspicious occasion.
He said that holding different general elections in Iran in the past 23 years since the victory of the Islamic Revolution (in 1979) indicated that Iran is promoting democratic principles.
Karroubi said Iran held general election within one year after the establishment of the Islamic Republic which is unique in the international scene.
He said that Majlis is working on plans to help remove the current economic shortcomings.
Karroubi thanked the Supreme Leader for his guidelines to Majlis on different occasions.
May 28 is also the anniversary of the inauguration of the Majlis first term in 1980.
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