Mohammad Jafar Ghaemian, the Executive Vice President and head of the Presidential Office, emphasized the scientific capabilities and advancements in the country's ophthalmology at the 35th Congress of the Iranian Scientific Ophthalmology Association, which was attended by specialists and activists in this field.
Advancements in Iranian Ophthalmology
Ghaemian, while commemorating the martyrs of the 12-day war and the Ramadan war, reminded that Iranian ophthalmology has reached a satisfactory level of knowledge and technology compared to regional countries and even some advanced countries. He stated: “Today, almost all eye surgeries are performed in the country, and we no longer need to send patients abroad for corneal transplants.”
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The Executive Vice President stated that scientific advancements are not limited to the field of ophthalmology, and he also referred to the country's capabilities in the steel and petrochemical industries, stating: “We are among the leaders in the steel industry globally, and we possess the necessary technology and knowledge in the petrochemical sector.”
National and Military Achievements of Iran
Ghaemian referred to the attacks on the country's industries during the war and said that the steel and petrochemical industries were rebuilt using the highest technology without foreign intervention. He also mentioned the country's military achievements, stating: “Iran was able to defend itself in a war against a superpower like the United States, which demonstrates our national strength.”
He added: “Iran today is powerful in the military arena and, despite all challenges and shortages, will remain an ancient country with a rich history. The perspectives on Iran in the international arena have changed, and we can stand against threats.”
Ghaemian also referred to recent developments in Iran's relations with neighboring countries, stating: “High-ranking delegations from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have come to Iran and emphasized the importance of cooperation against common threats.”
In conclusion, he emphasized the importance of strengthening civil institutions and scientific associations, stressing the necessity of public and elite participation in decision-making, stating: “Let the members of the associations have the right to determine their own members, and no one should be regarded as the godfather of the association.”
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