Baku:Iran's newly appointed Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Mehrdad Akhlaqi, has expressed his gratitude to Members of Parliament for their vote of confidence. He emphasized that he will dedicate all his energy and experience to fulfilling his responsibilities in his new role.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Akhlaqi thanked all the parliamentarians in a message following the review of his qualifications and proposed plans during an online session, where he was voted in as the next defense minister.

In his message, Akhlaqi paid tribute to the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, and the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as well as honoring other martyrs, especially the Armed Forces personnel who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Akhlaqi acknowledged the trust placed in him by the President, the support from the esteemed commanders of the Armed Forces, and the valuable vote of confidence from the people's representatives. He described this support as crucial at one of the most critical junctures.

He also renewed his allegiance to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, pledging to faithfully carry out the Leader's directives.