Leader urges unity among Farsi-speakers

Tue, 08 May 2007

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged Farsi-speaking nations to use their common culture as a path to unity.

"There exist many social, cultural and religious affinities among the nations of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Iran which will help them boost multilateral relations and improve the capabilities of one another," the Leader said in a meeting with Tajik President Imaomali Rahmon Tuesday in Tehran.

Accompanied by a business delegation, President Rahmon is on a three-day visit to Tehran to further bilateral cooperation with a focus on economy.

Ayatollah Khamenei called Tajik culture an undividable aspect of ancient Persian culture, adding that a major policy of the Islamic Republic is the expansion of ties with friendly and brotherly countries like Tajikistan.

President Rahmon, for his part, praised Iran for the authority and progress it has achieved during the past few decades, saying Iran's success is a pride for all Muslims across the world.

"Enemies of Islam and Iran are against the unity of the countries in the region. However, we are proud and happy to see Iran following policies that urge unity among the nations," he added.