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.