Leader Underscores Military Prowess

TEHRAN, April 19–Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday the sine qua non for the country’s advancement is placing hope in the future.
Ayatollah Khamenei, who was receiving senior army commanders, added that such a spirit will lead to creativity.
“Army commanders should identify talented and good elements, train commanders for the future and make greater endeavors for upgrading various units,“ he said.
According to ISNA, the leader also underlined the need to improve the level of skills, updating the educational system, adopting a modern approach toward training and utilizing all potentials in an optimum manner.
He described the duty of Army’s Ideological-Political Organization in promoting spiritual values among the armed forces as ’important’.
In this meeting, Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi presented a report on the capabilities of army units and stressed the preparedness of the armed forces for defending the country.
The joint chief of staff and commanders of the ground forces, Navy and Air Force also presented reports on the preparedness of their respective organizations.