Martyred Leader’s Funeral A Manifestation of Deep Bond between Iran, Iraq Nations: Spokesman
Speaking in a weekly press conference in Tehran on Tuesday, Esmaeil Baghaei explained the latest consultations between Tehran and Baghdad to hold the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader of the revolution.
He said holding this ceremony will carry important messages for the region, and its most important message is to demonstrate the deep bond and solidarity between the nations of Iran and Iraq.
The Iraqi people, like the Iranian people, are mourning the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and their presence at this ceremony will be a symbol of this empathy and companionship, he stated.
The spokesman said the ceremony is not simply a national ritual, but is considered an important and historical event for the Iranian nation and the people of the region.
One of the main goals of the Iranian foreign minister’s recent visit to Iraq was to make the necessary coordination to hold this ceremony, he noted.
Referring to the relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq, he said the ties between the two countries are based on historical, cultural, religious and people-to-people commonalities and are of great depth and strength.
“The change of governments in the two countries will not have any impact on the process of friendly relations between Tehran and Baghdad, and the two sides have always used the existing capacities to develop cooperation and deepen relations.”
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Regarding the Foreign Minister's meetings in Baghdad, Baghaei said these consultations were held with the aim of reviewing the latest status of bilateral relations, strengthening cooperation in areas of common interest, expanding people-to-people contacts, and also exchanging views on regional developments.
He continued by appreciating the positions of the Iraqi government and people during the recent war, saying Iraq adopted a responsible approach at this juncture, and the people and officials of this country expressed solidarity with the Iranian nation.
“This support was very valuable for the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Iranian delegation also conveyed the message of gratitude of the Iranian nation to the Iraqi officials and people.”
Baghaei also considered the positions of Iraqi scholars and great religious authorities at this juncture worthy of appreciation and emphasized that this support has a special place for the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Referring to the arrangements made for holding the funeral ceremony in Iraq, he said, “The Iraqi people are eagerly awaiting the farewell ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, a figure who always put the concerns of peace, security, dignity and stability of the region at the forefront of his views. Different segments of the Iraqi people have announced their readiness to attend the ceremony, and the Iraqi prime minister is also following the planning and coordination process related to holding the ceremony by forming a special committee.”
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