Antelias: HH Aram I congratulates newly elected president of Iran

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Armenian version:

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I CONGRATULATES THE NEWLY ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN

His Holiness Aram I sent the following congratulatory letter to the newly
elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Your Excellency

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

President-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Tehran

Your Excellency,

We gladly received news of your election as president of the Islamic
Republic of Iran. Your election is tangible proof of the people’s love and
confidence in you, as well as their expectations from you. In all the
governmental obligations you undertook, you always remained true to your
commitment to serve the people, fulfill the people’s needs and protect their
interests. We are sure that as president, you will continue your service to
the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the same spirit and
dedication.

The Armenian and Persian peoples are connected by long-standing close
relations. We are sure that the relations between the two nations will be
further enhanced during your tenure, for the sake of the peaceful
coexistence and cooperation of nations.

As you know, we have a well-organized community in the Islamic Republic of
Iran and it continues to actively contribute to the country’s progress in
the various fields of society. During our recent visit to the Armenian
community of Iran, we attested to the strong commitment of Iranian Armenian
to the country. We are sure that you will express your care towards our
community’s needs and rights through tangible measures.

On behalf of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, as well as personally, we warmly
congratulate your election and wish you full success in your mission.

ARAM I

CATHOLICOS OF CILICIA

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