President Lauds Iran's Progress, Development

Rasht, Gilan Prov, July 23, IRNA – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that today, the country has turned to a center for progress and development. The President made the remark in this northern province during inauguration ceremony of several major development and industrial projects. Belief in Iranian nations ability has been multiplied today, said the President. He underlined the need for participation of all people in constructing a developed Islamic Republic. The President inaugurated three industrial projects in this provincial capital city this morning. The projects included an iron mill, an industrial gas producing firm and a tile manufacturing factory located in Rasht Industiral Park./end