Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday received a number of Iranian elites and medalists from national and international scientific Olympiads.
"In the very important upcoming election, it is important to increase participation in the first place," the Leader said.
Ayatollah Khamenei called on Iranian students to make efforts in the universities and among their family members to boost turnout in the June 28 presidential election.
The Leader emphasized that Iranian youths and elites should choose a candidate who is closely pursuing the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and has the ability to work towards them.
Ayatollah Khamenei described Iran's political independence as a "tangible reality" and said the Islamic Republic has a position and logic as well as interesting perspectives regarding major issues in the world which even the country's opponents can count on.
"This political independence should not be undermined," the Leader stated, stressing that every government in the future must safeguard it.
Ayatollah Khamenei said the elites are a source of "great, deep and true hope and a major asset" who are the main factor in helping the country achieve its required scientific development.
The 1979 Islamic Revolution succeeded in making a leap in various political, scientific, technological, moral and social fields, the Leader emphasized.
Ayatollah Khamenei called on the elites to boost cooperation and synergy to find solutions to different problems and issues.
Press TV