The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lebanon organized a reception at BIEL on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic revolution, attended by Minister of State for Presidency Affairs, Pierre Raffoul, representing both the President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, and the Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, as well as by MP Ayoub Hmayed representing Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and ranking political, diplomatic and religious figures. 

Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali delivered a speech in which he said "it is a pleasure and an honor to welcome you to this blessed gathering on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran led by Imam Khomeini who paved the way towards freedom, sovereignty and independence away from domination and subordination to the forces of authoritarianism and arrogance in the world... This revolution was and still is the glimpse of hope for vulnerable people who suffer oppression, injustice and occupation." 

"The Iranian people have sought, over the past years, to achieve the principles contained in the slogan of the revolution (...) and, today, the Islamic Republic of Iran is headed with steady pace and determination towards significant progress on the political, economic, cultural and scientific levels," he said, stressing that his country will always be an advocate of right and justice as well as of dialogue and unity. 

"We will remain the true supporter and the strategic force for the peoples who stand proud in the face of the Zionist occupation and the Takfiri terrorism, particularly in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon to whom we have utmost respect and appreciation," the ambassador said, reiterating Iran's permanent support for Lebanon against all challenges and conspiracies. 

He concluded his speech by addressing the President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, and congratulating him "on the achievements made thanks to the unity of the people, the army and the resistance," in the hope for further development of fraternal relations between the Lebanese and the Iranian peoples for the good and prosperity of both countries.

Source :NNA