Tehran, Aug 9, IRNA � Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday appreciated services of the intelligence ministry to safeguard national security.

The Supreme Leader made the remarks in a meeting with Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi and senior officials of the ministry.

The Supreme Leader acknowledged the timely endeavors and devotion of personnel of the intelligence ministry, saying that the Intelligence Ministry drove to failure plots of the global arrogance.

The Supreme Leader said the Intelligence Ministry has successfully thwarted various plots masterminded by global arrogance to strike a blow to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Supreme Leader made clear that any measures leading to weakening of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is regarded as treason.

'Intelligence ministry is the hardcore of the Islamic Republic of Iran and should remain invulnerable in carrying out the task.'

The Supreme Leader also advised the ministry officials to spare no efforts to bring up committed and revolutionary generation in line with the values of the Islamic revolution.

'There is no room for compromise with the global arrogance led by the US as among main principles dictated by late Imam Khoemeini.'

Intelligence ministry should also play significant role in implementation of the resistance economy and preventing financial frauds, the Supreme Leader said.

Prior to the Supreme Leader's remarks, the intelligence minister presented a report to the Supreme Leader about activities of his ministry.

By IRNA