ARMENIAN PRELACY LAUDS COEXISTENCE OF ARMENIANS WITH MUSLIMS

Tehran Times
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Iran

TABRIZ (IRNA) — Prelacy of Iranian Armenians in the northwestern
province of East Azerbaijan, Archbishop Neshan Topozian, said
on Tuesday that Armenians are living peacefully with their Muslim
brothers in Iran.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Governor General of East
Azarbaijan province, Ahmad Alireza-Beigi.

He voiced readiness of Iran’s Armenian community to help develop
their Islamic country.

Referring to registration of nine Armenian historical sites as the
World Cultural Heritage, he appreciated efforts made by the provincial
governor to that end.

The provincial official, for his part, praised active participation
of the Armenian community in Iran’s social affairs.

He added that contrary to the enemies’ propaganda campaign, the
Armenian community enjoys full freedom in observing their religious
rituals.