
President felicitates United Nations Secretary-General on Nowruz occasion
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Nowruz is among the greatest human traditions and the realization of a boost in international peace and friendship.
President Ahmadinejad made the comment in a message to the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the occasion of the International Day of Nowruz on Tuesday.
President Ahmadinejad said Nowruz, which has become an international occasion following the United Nations General Assembly’s approval, is in fact the realization of one of the highest human objectives, which is the promotion of international peace and friendship.”
He added it has risen from the pure human culture and civilization, and heralds' peace and kindness.
President expressed hope that morality, justice, spirituality would be further promoted by the collective efforts of people.
He also hoped that Nowruz would bring about the elimination of discrimination and oppression.