Iranian President Congratulates Serbia on National Day


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Serbian people and government over the Balkan country’s Statehood Day.

In a message to his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic released on Wednesday, President Rouhani felicitated Nikolic and Serbia’s government and people on the country’s February 15 national holiday.

He expressed the hope that given the current potentials of the two nations, the ties between the Islamic Republic and the Republic of Serbia would further develop in all fields of mutual interest.

The Iranian president further wished Nikolic health and success and hoped for the Serbian nation’s prosperity and happiness.

Statehood Day in Serbia always falls on February 15 each year and celebrates the recognition of the Serbian state from the Ottoman Empire back in 1804.