Iran’s ambassador to the Vatican: Based on religious teachings and civilizational values, Iran always believes in the high status of women.

On the occasion of commemorating 22 Bahman, a grand celebration was held at the residence of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Vatican on Friday, 20 Bahman. In this ceremony, a significant number of ambassadors and senior diplomats residing in the Vatican, the head of ceremonies of the Holy See, some officials of the Interreligious Dialogue Organization and other papal institutions, the head of the Ehsan Political Organization, the head of San Marco Church (the burial place of two Iranian saints who 4 centuries before Islam), the head of the international department of the Saint Egidio community, some officials of the Vatican Secretariat, representatives of the pontifical universities, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Rome, Sheikh Abbas de Palma, the head of the Italian Shia center, and a group of Shia and representatives Muslims from Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, as well as colleagues from two embassies, the cultural advisor of Rome, the head of Iran Air, the head of Sepah Bank and a group of Iranian compatriots attended.

In this ceremony, in addition to broadcasting selected clips of the latest achievements and developments of the Islamic Republic of Iran for 45 years, an exhibition of cultural and civilizational works, especially beautiful images of churches and religious centers of other religions in our country, will be held for the audience during the celebration. It was very well received by the participants.

After playing the national anthems of the two countries, Mokhtari, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Vatican, during a speech Welcoming the guests and congratulating on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, he said: in the era of the bipolar system and the adoption of the “neither east nor west” policy, a new model of independent foreign policy and non-dependence on world power blocs will be presented to nations and governments. Contract. This slogan was derived from the spirit of the Iranian nation’s desire for independence in the glorious Islamic revolution and non-committal foreign policy. He pointed to the relations between Iran and the Vatican and added: We have at the highest level between the leaders of both sides, His Excellency Pope Francis and the honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and there are very good interactions and communications between the parties. The relationship between Iran and the Vatican is more than 70 years old, and we are on the verge of celebrating the 70th anniversary of relations. In the field of religious dialogues and interfaith meetings, eleven rounds of dialogue between Islam and Christianity have been held in Tehran and Rome, and this year we will hold the twelfth round of these meetings in the Vatican.

Neighbors believe that stable security in the Persian Gulf region is possible only through the cooperation and participation of all countries in the region. We consider the good relationship between Iran and the countries of the region as a necessity, and based on the neighborly policy and observing the principle of good neighborliness, our relations are progressing.

In addition, the Iranian ambassador to the Vatican said about the developments in Palestine: the developments in Gaza these days are one of the tragic cases in the Middle East region, and more than 27 thousand innocent people, including women, children and civilians, were martyred by the Zionist regime, and many places Relief and civilians, including hospitals, mosques, churches, schools, and residential houses, have been hit by rockets and destroyed, but unfortunately, human rights organizations have not condemned these inhumane actions, and international organizations have taken no action to protect the rights of the people of Gaza. And they do not stop the attacks of the Zionist regime.

Mokhtari also pointed out that the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been peaceful and will always be. Bode said: Iran is aware of all its international rights and obligations and will continue its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in this framework. It is obvious that the enrichment in the country’s enrichment centers has always been in accordance with peaceful needs and will continue under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The ambassador of Iran stated: The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran has given a high place to the rights of citizens. Undoubtedly, the comprehensive rights of men and women and the creation of fair judicial security for all and the equality of the public before the law are among the most important programs and concerns of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

He added: The Islamic Republic of Iran has made great progress in the field of human rights by relying on Islamic standards and its constitution, and based on the existing conditions and realities and with the aim of promoting social justice and people’s well-being All-round equal participation and development have been guaranteed.

Mokhtari pointed out: The Islamic Republic of Iran, based on its religious teachings and civilizational values, has always believed He has a high position for women and tries to preserve their dignity. The presence of women in three areas of personal development, social life and family center; It is a model that the Islamic Republic of Iran operates based on when looking at women.

He added: According to the latest statistics, women make up 56% of the students in the country’s universities and 35% of faculty members are women. In our country, 60% of teachers are women, and 98% are women in the department of women and obstetrics and gynecology surgeons, and half of the country’s medical staff are women. 250 knowledge-based companies have been established by women.

Mokhtari finally said: Women in Iran have an active and influential presence in the fields of political participation, power and decision-making.

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