Armenians, Muslims living peacefully in Iran
Prelacy of Iranian Armenians in the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan, Archbishop Neshan Topozian, said on Tuesday that Armenians are living peacefully with their Muslim brothers in Iran.
He made the remarks in a meeting with Governor General of East Azerbaijan province, Ahmad Alireza-Beigi.
He voiced readiness of Iran's Armenian community to help develop their Islamic country.
Referring to registration of nine Armenian historical sites as the World Cultural Heritage, he appreciated efforts made by the provincial governor to that end.
The provincial official, for his part, praised active participation of the Armenian community in Iran's social affairs.
He added that contrary to the enemies' propaganda campaign, the Armenian community enjoys full freedom in observing their religious rituals, IRNA reports.
He made the remarks in a meeting with Governor General of East Azerbaijan province, Ahmad Alireza-Beigi.
He voiced readiness of Iran's Armenian community to help develop their Islamic country.
Referring to registration of nine Armenian historical sites as the World Cultural Heritage, he appreciated efforts made by the provincial governor to that end.
The provincial official, for his part, praised active participation of the Armenian community in Iran's social affairs.
He added that contrary to the enemies' propaganda campaign, the Armenian community enjoys full freedom in observing their religious rituals, IRNA reports.
