Leader urges Expediency Council to pursue revolutionary goals

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the expediency council should remain committed to the principles of the Islamic revolution and fully pursue its goals.

According to IRNA, the Leader made the remarks in a meeting with the new members of the Expediency Council in Tehran on Wednesday.

"The body is the heritage of late Imam Khomeini", said the Leader, adding that the Expediency Council should mind consultations on determining general policies and find ways for the country's problems.

Ayatollah Khamenei noted: "The body should forecast long-term perspectives and avoid ordinary affairs through collaboration with Ulema at the Guardian Council."

He added: "Some general policies might require revision and being updated which will be among the duties of the Expediency Council. The three branches of the government should walk in line with the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

Before Ayatollah Khamenei's remarks, head of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi briefed the Leader of the role of the body in serving the Islamic government.

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