Iran-Tajikistan Presidents emphasize importance of Nowruz

Tehran, March 27, IRNA – Presidents of Iran and Tajikistan underlined importance of Nowruz as an effective factor for strengthening national identity, unity and solidarity among regional nations.

According to the report of Presidential Office website on Saturday evening, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said that Nowruz, as a cultural commonality of the two nations has capacities which can meet the main needs of human beings today.

He pointed out that Norouz belongs to all nations, because it is full of beauty, justice and kindness and will strengthen national identity and solidarity among nations.

Referring to necessity of expansion of bilateral ties between Tehran and Dushanbe, Ahmadinejad underlined activation of existing capacities and acceleration in implementation of signed agreements.

President Rahmon said that joint culture and language has doubled importance of expansion of ties between the two countries and added that holding the glorious festivity of Nowruz would be an effective element against western culture./end