Ahvaz, Khuzestan prov, Jan 15, IRNA � President Hassan Rouhani said his government will not tolerate discrimination against the civilian rights of tribal people and ethnic groups.

He made the remarks in a meeting with the chiefs of tribes in the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Wednesday.


He arrived in Ahvaz Tuesday morning for a three-day visit to the oil-rich province.

The president said given the high capacity of tribal people, they should be encouraged to participate in the development activities in the country.

By IRNA

 

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