VP: Chavez Ideals To Endure In Latin America

Tehran, March 11, IRNA – First Vice President Mohammadreza Rahimi said the ideals of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will endure among Latin American nations. He made the remarks while visiting the Venezuelan embassy in Tehran to convey the condolence message of the Iranian nation and government on the passing away of President Chavez. Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi was also accompanying him during the visit. Rahimi described Chavez as freedom-seeking and combatant figure who promoted a new culture in Latin America./end