Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian nation and government to develop closer ties in a bid to promote advances in the country.

Ayatollah Khamenei�made the statement in his annual message to the Iranian nation on the occasion of the Persian New Year early Saturday.

�If this friendly cooperation takes place on both sides, our wishes will certainly come true and our dear people will see the effects [of such a cooperation],� the Leader stated.

To achieve that goal, Ayatollah Khamenei�added, the new Iranian year will be designated as �Government and Nation; Solidarity and Harmony.�

�The government is meant to serve the nation and the nation demands services from the government. The more cordial the nation-government ties, the more cooperation and solidarity [between them], the better jobs will go ahead,� Ayatollah Khamenei said.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also urged the Iranian nation and government �to trust one another.�

�The government should recognize the nation in the proper sense of the word and acknowledge the value, significance and capabilities of the nation. Reciprocally, the nation should trust the government� in the proper sense of the word,� the Leader added.

Ayatollah Khamenei also extended his condolences over the martyrdom anniversary of Fatimah Zahra, the beloved daughter of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

�We hope that� the blessed name of this great figure and her memory will leave a profound and lasting impression on the lives of our people� in the new year, the Leader added.

Ayatollah Khamenei�also hailed the Iranian nation�s firm determination during the previous Iranian year, saying the nation manifested the determination by attending massive rallies in commemoration �of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution�s victory, the International Quds Day and the Arba�een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

The Leader also expressed hope that Iran will experience �economic development, regional and international might and dignity, scientific breakthroughs in the real sense of the word, judicial and economic justice as well as faith and spirituality� in the new year.

By Press TV