
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian conducted an impromptu inspection of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development headquarters on Saturday, meeting with key ministry officials to assess ongoing national projects. During the meeting, Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd and senior staff presented detailed briefings on the ministry's current initiatives and future plans. The discussions centered on critical infrastructure developments, including comprehensive evaluations of the country's rail transportation system, highway networks, and aviation infrastructure. President Pezeshkian emphasized his administration's dedication to ensuring equitable access to transportation services throughout all regions of the country, highlighting the importance of completing existing transport network projects. In his directive to ministry officials, Pezeshkian stressed the urgency of addressing public concerns and fulfilling the ministry's mandated responsibilities. The surprise inspection came amid a busy schedule for the president, who later visited the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology ahead of Iran's upcoming Student Day celebrations on December 7.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, who supported the protests in the country, has said she would not resign from office after her term expires and announced her intention to "be the head of political processes." Source: Zourabichvili's address to the Georgian people, cited by Pirveli Georgian TV channel, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Georgian president justified her decision by stating that "no legitimate parliament" in Georgia could elect her successor. Quote from Zourabichvili: "My mandate will be valid until there is a legitimately elected parliament that will legitimately elect someone to replace me. I will be with you." Salome Zourabichvili also added that on Sunday, she would meet with representatives of the public and political parties. Quote from Zourabichvili: "Together, we are managing the political process that you are managing outside, on the streets and in different spheres of society. Together, we will do the work, we will imagine the future that we will soon achieve through the new elections." Zurabishvili's term of office expires in December 2024. For the first time, her successor will be elected not by direct vote but by 300 people, including 150 members of parliament, 20 representatives of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, 21 representatives of the Supreme Council of Ajara, and 109 delegates from local governments. Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, has nominated former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as its presidential candidate. It is also worth noting that the Georgian opposition does not recognise the results of the parliamentary elections, which, according to official figures, were won by the ruling party, and is boycotting the work of the newly convoked parliament. Background: Support UP or become our patron !Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest
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