The Supreme Leader visited the top knowledge-based companies and technologies exhibition (Iran Sakht) in Imam Khomeini Hussainia.

According to the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs quoted by the Office of Preserving and Promoting the works of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the Supreme Leader visited 30 booths of knowledge-based companies, met with technologists and researchers and learned about the latest scientific and technological achievements and commercialization files of Iranian experts and youth.

High-tech medical systems in cancer diagnosis, hemodialysis, robot and neural prosthesis surgery, laboratory equipment, fully native vaccines and advanced drug production, jet engine design and aerospace engine design, power control systems, production of oil catalysts and gas, deep water reconnaissance and drilling services, manufacturing of steel tanks and equipment, advanced optical systems, scanners, measurement, cutting, simulation and processors, industrial freezer manufacturing and computer games are among the achievements of the knowledge-based companies present at the exhibition.

In a part of the visit, Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, presented a report on the programs and approaches of the Vice-Presidency to pass from oil economy to knowledge-based economy, stating: following the order of the Supreme Leader, the national development fund greatly provided the scientific sector, which accelerated the pace of knowledge-based and scientific projects performed to empower the economy of the country and deal with sanctions.

Pointing out the establishment of innovation areas near scientific centers and universities that has made Iran the largest innovation ecosystem in west of Asia, Sattari added: more than 4500 knowledge-based companies are active in Iran, which have been able to generate 90 thousand billion tomans and provide 300 jobs.

Production of Advanced Drugs on the Foundation of Innovation Ecosystem

Sattari regarded the success in production of advanced drugs an example of trusting the motivated youth, asserting: as the ecosystem has grown, elite immigration into the pharmaceutical sector has almost ceased, and any drug that enters this cycle will be commercially available to the consumer market for up to two years.

After that, the Supreme Leader emphasized the importance of passing from oil-based economy and its cultural complications, stating: one of the grievances of the youth at today"s fair was that sometimes the same product or production is imported by government agencies from outside the oil culture and this misconception must be corrected.

Addressing the vice president for science and technology affairs, the Supreme Leader ordered: we must eliminate these barriers to the work of the youth. You must do your best and I will help you as much as I can.

The Supreme Leader also appreciated the work of researchers, technologists and the authorities of the exhibition. The text of the letter of appreciation is presented below:

In the Name of God

Thank God for the brilliant manifestation of Iranian talent and revolutionary endeavor in this exhibition. The basic work to exploit high motivations and abilities must be pursued separately. This is the most important task for government officials. Trust in God and take your steps with joy. Without a doubt, you can end the economic problems in the country, If God wills. 

Seyed Ali Khamenei

October 8^th, 2019