According to Khabaronline news agency, the president pointed to the growth of the elderly population as the most important demographic developments in the world today, which has placed the need to review policies and development patterns before the societies, and stated: The 14th government, believing in the importance of human capital and the need to utilize the capabilities of all generations, considers the elderly to be a transsectoral issue and one of the important priorities of the country’s future.
According to ISNA, the text of the message President Masoud Bizikian to the 3rd International Congress on Aging as follows:
“In today’s world, the increase in life expectancy and the growth of the elderly population is one of the most important demographic developments, which, along with important scientific, medical and social achievements, has brought the necessity of revising policies and development patterns to societies. This transformation is taking place in our country with a significant acceleration, and dealing with it intelligently requires a comprehensive, forward-looking view based on knowledge and experience.
Aging should not be seen as a phase of life that is defined by decreasing abilities and increasing care needs. The elderly have experience, knowledge, skills and valuable human and social capitals that can continue to play a role in the family and society and in various economic and cultural fields. From this point of view, active aging means providing opportunities so that each person can enjoy good health and quality of life according to his abilities and conditions, maintain his independence and human dignity, and be an effective presence in decision-making and social activities.
The realization of this approach requires passing a partial view and simultaneously paying attention to different aspects of the elderly’s life. Promotion of physical and mental health, prevention of diseases, fair access to health and treatment services, social support and strengthening the bond between generations are among the requirements that should be considered in the country’s policy and planning.
The 14th government, believing in the importance of human capital and the necessity of using the abilities of all generations, considers aging to be a cross-sectoral issue and one of the important concerns and priorities of the country’s future. Effectively dealing with this demographic change, and managing its social and economic consequences for the country, requires the cooperation of executive bodies, scientific and academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, families and the elderly themselves. Taking advantage of successful global experiences and adapting them to the country’s cultural, social and economic characteristics can also help to formulate efficient and sustainable strategies in this field.
Holding the 3rd International Aging Congress focusing on active aging is an opportunity to gather thinkers, researchers, specialists and policy makers and exchange knowledge and experience on one of the most important issues facing the country. I appreciate all the organizers and involved professors, researchers and domestic specialists as well as foreign guests and experts who added to the scientific richness of this congress with their presence and participation.
I hope that the discussions, researches and achievements of this congress, in addition to the expansion of knowledge in the field of aging, will provide practical solutions, strengthen scientific and international cooperation, and form effective policy proposals to promote the health, well-being, and vitality of the elderly, and lay the foundation for comprehensive programs for this generation to enjoy a high-quality, dignified life with the opportunity to play a role.”
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