A ceremony commemorating the 2,550th anniversary of the world’s first Charter of Human Rights (Cyrus Cylinder) was held in Moscow, attended by various ambassadors and culture enthusiasts.
At an event hosted by the Russian State Film Institute (VGIK) on Tuesday, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali mocked those who called US President Donald Trump Cyrus the Great.
Mr. Jalali emphasized the importance of the ancient Iranian Charter of Human Rights, which embodies values such as freedom, tolerance and human dignity, and contrasted it with the modern Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in December 1948.
He emphasized the historical gap between Eastern and Western civilizations regarding human rights, noting that the concept of freedom, including religious and cultural freedom, had long been recognized by Iranians.
Jalali criticized the idea of equating President Trump with Cyrus the Great, saying he could not support a man responsible for the deaths of thousands of people in Gaza while advocating for human rights.
He emphasized the peaceful coexistence of different religious communities in Iran and called for respect for both individual and collective rights.
The event also featured remarks by the Ambassador of Tajikistan, who praised the historical importance of the Cyrus Cylinder, which laid the foundations of the modern legal system.
The ceremony featured cultural performances and exhibitions of handicrafts and books from Iran and Tajikistan, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage and cooperation.
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