“Like previous years, support for national production, exports, capital and labor is on the government agenda for this year,” said President Ahmadinejad in his message on the occasion of the beginning of the Iranian New Year on Tuesday.

He added that last year was replete with ups and downs as well as victories for the Iranian nation and the human community.

“Last year, government started an accelerated move towards economic, scientific, industrial, technological and political development. It would continue the move this year with further momentum. This year the government is committed to support national production and exports as well as Iran's capital and labor,” President Ahmadinejad stressed.

Dr.Ahmadinejad stressed that the country should be developed through the thoughts and efforts of the Iranian nation.

'We would always stand by the people, in good times and bad times,' said the President.

He referred to Nowruz as a time for 'returning to good and avoiding evils.'

President Ahmadinejad expressed hope that the New Year will bring further prosperity for the people of the country.