TEHRAN (Tasnim) Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei emphasized the necessity of employing the capacities of numerous neighboring countries around Iran.

Ayatollah Khamenei had a meeting with the Iranian Minister of Interior and the provincial governors in Tehran on Wednesday.

In this meeting, the Leader emphasized that governors are the comprehensive managers of their respective provinces and referred to the favorable public atmosphere in the country for serving the people.

Officials must go among the people, be present at their gatherings, listen patiently to their concerns, even if expressed harshly, and provide the necessary explanations, Ayatollah Khamenei stated.

The Leader pointed to Irans vast opportunities and added, The country benefits from an immense capacity in its young human capital. Wherever an institution has recognized and utilized this potential, tangible progress has been achieved.

The Leader also referred to Irans membership in key regional and international organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, as well as the appointment of a Minister of Interior with in-depth knowledge of the countrys diverse regions, as further valuable opportunities, Khamenei.ir reported.

The Leader also stressed the necessity of preserving the integrity of the country and confronting corruption, calling the fight against corruption a definitive duty of senior officials.

Ayatollah Khamenei also emphasized, The first condition for combating corruption is that officials and their families must remain distant from corruption-inducing elements.

Given the sensitive position of public officials, any involvement in corruption inflicts far greater harm and its punishment in the sight of God will be significantly more severe, he underlined.

The Leader also advised governors to uphold religious obligations, avoid what is forbidden in Islamic law, be attentive to religious observances, strive for the realization of the years slogan, and engage in a serious, coordinated effort to combat the smuggling of goods.