Iran Press/ Iran news: Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Urmia, the capital of West Azerbaijan province, on Friday morning to mark the 21st provincial trip of his government and was welcomed by the representative of the Supreme Leader in the region, the governor-general, and a group of local officials.
The President is accompanied by the Ministers of Roads and Urban Development and Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and Communications and Information Technology, the Vice-President for Executive Affairs, and the President's Chief of Staff.
Referring to the diverse capacities of West Azerbaijan province, Raisi said, "This province is one of the agricultural hubs in the country and has many capacities in the field of mining, and in addition, it has an efficient and educated university, and scientific centers."
The President added, "Indeed, West Azerbaijan has many honours, including a very meaningful presence in the Sacred Defence."
President visits Air and Space Development Centre exhibition
The President visited the exhibition of the achievements of the Air and Space Development Centre of Shahid Baba Saei at the airport of Urmia.
During the visit, the President was briefed on the internal capabilities of the construction of semi-light aircraft, Orumset, Sahand, and Spota satellites, and spraying drones.
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