In a message to President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran congratulated the 26th anniversary of the independence of the country.
Dr Hassan Rouhani's message is as follows:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Your Excellency Mr Nursultan Nazarbayev,
Honourable President of Kazakhstan,
I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the country's independence.
Fortunately, in the past years, our relations have grown and deepened in the interest of our common interests. The Islamic Republic of Iran views Kazakhstan as a reliable neighbour and partner to consult and cooperate for consolidating regional stability and security and solidarity. I am confident that, based on the valuable experiences of the past, bilateral relations between the two countries will continue to deepen.
I pray to the Almighty for Your Excellency's health and success and the brother and friend nation of Kazakhstan's prosperity and well-being.
Hassan Rouhani
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran