First Vice-President congratulates Lebanese Independence Day

EghtesadOnline: First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri in a message on Wednesday congratulated Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam on the country's Independence Day.

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24 November 2016

According to IRNA, the message reads, 'I congratulate you and resistant nation of Lebanon on the National Day and anniversary of the country's independence.'

Your Excellency's good management in the past several years brought stability for Lebanon despite insecurity in the region, he said.

'I am sure that Lebanon would experience stability, security and prosperity in light of consensus made by Lebanese political parties on election of president.'

Iran is prepared to promote bilateral ties in all fields of interest and share its achievements with the Lebanese nation and government, he said.

Jahangiri also wished the Lebanese prime minister and nation good health, success and dignity.

November 22, 1943 marks the country's independence from France.