TEHRAN – The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces expressed hope on Wednesday that those candidates find a seat in the next parliament who have the knowledge to approve legislations that can help the country get out of the economic stagnation, noting that unqualified candidates, regardless of their political affiliations, cannot be helpful.

The remarks by General Hassan Firouzabadi came as Iran is set to hold parliamentary elections on February 6.

The registration for parliamentary election is underway. Until Wednesday 4,895 had signed up for the polls.

“Today, political affiliations without ability do not resolve problems,” Firouzabadi noted.

He also said the electorate should pay attention to the views of the Supreme Leader about qualifications of a competent candidate.

Today the majority of the people want an economic recovery therefore the next parliament should help provide the condition for business environment.

He also said, “Any ballot in the election is a vote for Imam (Khomeini), revolution and a bullet against the enemies of the Islamic Revolution.”