Hawzah News Agency- the Head of Iran’s Seminary Ayatollah Alireza Arafi expressed his gratitude to Tatarstan president for the hospitality of the people and government of Russia and Gazan state during the meeting with the president of Tatarstan.

The Iranian scholar stated,” I appreciate you for your special attention to your relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and I also appreciate your sympathy with us for the martyrdom of our president.”

A member of the Supreme Council of Seminaries further stated that the Islamic Revolution of Iran arose from Qom and the seminaries, and presented a report on the progress and developments of science and technology in academic assemblies and seminaries in Iran, adding,” We believe that all religions and sects Especially Muslims of any race and any country can stand independently against oppression through unity.”

In this meeting, the President of Tatarstan welcomed Ayatollah Arafi and his accompanying delegation, and emphasized on the effective communication between the two countries and presented some information about the situation of Muslims in Russia and the region of Tatarstan; he also highlighted the need for unity and effective communication of comprehensive relations among Muslim countries especially the relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia.

While expressing his satisfaction with the scientific and Islamic progress in Iran, especially in the scientific and religious fields, The President stated that he hopes to visit Iran again soon, especially the city of Qom.

Majid Poustchian