“Economically speaking, Iran is now the world’s 17th economic power. Once the target-based subsidy plan, the Constitution Principle 44 and other projects are implemented, Iran will stand the world’s 12th economic power,” said President Ahmadinejad in ceremonies marking the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s triumph.
He said 20,000 billion rials have been invested in Assaluyeh and other petrochemical projects and Iran has now turned into a workshop.
He added that 65,000 poor villages and dozens of shanty towns were deprived of basic welfare and economic facilities but are now in a favorable standard of living and almost all villagers are provided with oil and gas.
“I proudly announce that celebrations for power supply to all villages, housing more than 20 families, will be held in the near future.”
He said such a brilliant progress is observed in other sectors, including the scientific, cultural, sports and artistic fields. “Iran is now in peaks and high altitudes of progress. Iran has gained astronomical scientific progress.
“Under God’s grace, Iran is now a superpower in the region. They (the West) know that they will do nothing unless through Iran’s assistance. They need more us than we do.”
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