TEHRAN – To materialize the goals of resistance economy, there is need for flourishing all domestic capacities, parliament speaker says, deeming knowledge a key priority.

Ali Larijani made the remarks on Saturday during a visit to SAIPA, one of the two largest automotive giants in the country.
“Diversifying national products using all scientific capacities of the country is a priority,” he said, linking it to resistance economy.
Emphasis on technological ownership and a knowledge-based economy has also been a key theme of other senior Iranian officials, including President Rouhani.
Without knowledge and science, neither independence nor successful materialization of resistance economy will be possible, said Rouhani during a recent Iftar party with university professors in Tehran.
The term “resistance economy,” as outlined by the Supreme Leader, calls on the government to secure the utilization of the country’s resources, struggle to promote a knowledge-based economy, take efforts to increase energy consumption efficiency, and finally, boost domestic production.
The term was introduced into the political rhetoric of the country after international sanctions brought it to the attention of Iranian officials the importance of self-sufficiency.

AK/PA