TEHRAN – The Kremlin announced in a statement Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message of congratulations to the leaders of Islamic Revolution President Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Masaud Pezeshkian to the Knowles of the Persian New Year.
In a statement released by the Tass News Agency, we would like to congratulate the ancient Nowruz to Ayatollah Khamenei and Pezeshkian.
In his message to Pezeshkian, Putin said, “Iran is a trusted friend and a good neighbor of Russia and will continue to build relationships based on a comprehensive strategic partnership to support the interests of both nations and the stability and security of the region.”
In his message to Pezeschkian, the Russian President said, “I sincerely wish for the health and success in your government’s activities, as well as the peace and prosperity of your precious fellow people.”
Russian media also reported that Putin had sent separate congratulatory messages to the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan celebrating the Knowles.