THE JAPAN TIMES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 5 Iran National Day Working for peace and stability Reza Nazar Ahari play an active and positive role diplomacy, indicates that with ABSM AS ADOR OF IRAN for regional and international the necessary will, many of the peace and security. outstanding international On behalf of conflicts can be resolved with- the Islamic Settling nuclear issue out resorting to force and vio- Republic of I am delighted to see that the lence. I am convinced that the Iran’s govern- negative propaganda regard- JCPOA implementation is a ment and ing the peaceful nuclear pro- suitable opportunity for the people, I gram of my country turned out world community to expand would like to be false and the Islamic Re- their cooperation with the Is- to extend public of Iran and the P5+1 lamic Republic of Iran. through the group (China, France, the As the Iran nuclear deal esteemed U .K., the U.S., Russia and Ger- reaches implementation stage columns of many) reached a historic nu- and sanctions are lifted, we The Japan Times our warmest clear deal in July. The hope the world can now make greetings and best wishes to agreement, known as the Joint use of Iran’s vast economic op- Their Majesties Emperor Aki- Comprehensive Plan of Action portunities. It’s also a time for hito and Empress Michiko, the (JCPOA), is a breakthrough for the countries of the region and Imperial family, as well as the the continuation of our peace- the international community government and friendly peo- ful nuclear program and inter- to come together to tackle the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hassan Rouhani, ple of Japan on this auspicious national security. problem of extremism. supreme leader of the Islamic president of the Islamic occasion of 37th Anniversary In September, Yukio Amano, Republic of Iran Republic of Iran of the Glorious Islamic Revo- the director general of the In- Relations with Japan lution of Iran. I would also like ternational Atomic Energy Iran and Japan, as two distin- tion under current conditions Iranian minister of economic to avail myself of this oppor- Agency (IAEA), visited Iran’s guished civilizations of Asia, is a must. affairs and finance visited tunity to congratulate my nuclear sites and in a subse- enjoy a long history with no Meanwhile, H.E. Ali-Akbar Japan at the beginning of Feb- compatriots on this happy oc- quent report to the 35-mem- record of hostility toward each S alehi, vice president and ruary. During this visit an casion. ber IAEA board asserted that other. Although the relation- head of the Iran Atomic En- agreement on reciprocal pro- Thirty-seven years ago, the there was no credible indica- ship between the two coun- ergy Organization, visited motion and protection of in- endeavors of the Iranian peo- tion of Iran researching nucle- tries goes back at least 1,000 Japan, meeting with senior of- vestment, as well as a President of Iran Hassan Rouhani (right) and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands at a summit ple under the dynamic leader- ar weapons technology. years, the modern history of ficials. H.E. Fumio Kishida, the memorandum of cooperation meeting in September on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. EMBASSY OF ship of the late Imam Therefore, the U.S., the U.K. official relations dates to the minister of foreign affairs of among the Ministry of Eco- IRAN Khomeini came to fruit and and France joined the other early 1930s. Japan, visited Iran in October nomic Affairs and Finance of the foundation for establish- members of the board, ending The victory of the Islamic and held talks with his coun- Iran, the Ministry of Economy, cades and with the lifting of changes have gained momen- the expansion of travel by the ment of a system based on the inquiry. R evolution in 1979 contribut- terpart, Mohammad Javad Trade and Industry of Japan, the sanctions, potentials for tum and we can witness the noble people of Japan to my Islam and in accordance with This is a crucial step for the ed to further solidify the exist- Zarif, as well as other senior the Japan Bank for Interna- new fields of cooperation be- increase in the number of Jap- country. I am certain that people’s rights was provided. enhancement of relations be- ing amicable relations Iranian officials. The two tional Cooperation and Nip- tween the two countries have anese Iranologists and Persian these exchanges will contrib- D uring the past 37 years, in tween the Islamic Republic of between Iran and Japan. Faced countries also had several ex- pon Export and Investment been opened. scholars, as well as further in- ute to further understanding spite of many internal and ex- Iran and the international with dramatic changes on the changes of visits by Iranian Insurance, were signed be- Iran and Japan have ex- terest by Iranian researchers and friendship between our ternal obstacles, the Iranian community. The final decision international political stage, and Japanese parliamentari- tween Tehran and Tokyo. pressed their readiness to co- and students to accomplish two great nations. people have gained political of the IAEA proved the peace- the two countries have been ans. These paved the way for Japa- operate in various areas, their academic studies in D uring the tenure of my independence, executed de- ful nature of the Iranian nucle- expanding their consultations Japan has lifted its sanctions nese companies to boost their including nuclear technology, Japan. Iran and Japan also co- mission to Japan, I have been velopment plans, created a ar program. Additionally, on to contribute further to region- against Iran, joining the ranks economic and commercial co- anti-earthquake architecture, operate in the production of asked many times to introduce broad-based educational, sci- Jan. 16, Iran and the five per- al and international peace and of the world’s major econo- operation, as well as invest- nuclear power plant safety in movies, research in archeo- places of interest in my coun- entific, artistic and sports en- manent members of the U.N. stability. To realize this goal, mies to normalize trade ties ment in my country. natural disasters, health, san- logical areas and holding ex- try. I would like to use this op- vironment that the Iranian S ecurity Council — the U.S., officials of both countries have with the Islamic Republic of I would also like to mention itation, railroad and express hibitions and events in each portunity to introduce some people had desired for centu- the U.K., France, Russia and held regular consultations and Iran. The Japanese Cabinet ap- that in August, Japan’s State trains, hydrocarbons and oth- other’s countries. interesting places, from a col- ries. China — and Germany started dialogue. proved the lifting of sanctions Minister of Economy, Trade ers. I should also add that lection of wonderful sights in The Islamic Republic of Iran to implement the nuclear President Hassan Rouhani on Jan. 22 following the imple- and Industry H.E. Daishiro Ya- Iran’s geopolitical situation Tourism Iran. with a population of 78 million agreement reached in July. and Prime Minister Shinzo mentation of the nuclear deal. magiwa visited Tehran at the could turn it into a place for Travel to Iran is a unique ex- The most famous tourist and an area of more than After the JCPOA went into Abe held a meeting on the The government indicated head of a delegation repre- joint production by Iran and perience of being in the cradle places of interest in my coun- 1,648,000 sq. km is located in effect, all nuclear-related sidelines of the sixth Asia-Af- that Japan would like to senting 23 companies. Execu- Japan with export of the com- of a civilization and culture. try are Persepolis, Pasargadae, a sensitive and strategic area sanctions imposed on Iran by rica Summit Meeting in Indo- strengthen its cooperative re- tives from major trading modities to Iran’s neighboring With the hospitality, compas- Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan, of prime importance for world the European Union, U.N. Se- nesia in April. They reviewed lationship with Iran further houses and large banks ac- countries; a market with a sion and generosity of its peo- Hamedan and the Caspian Sea hydrocarbon supplies. Iran is curity Council and the U.S. bilateral relations, as well as and contribute to the peace companied the minister on population of 300 million. ple and a safe environment, area. I am sure travelers will a bridge connecting four con- were lifted. Iran in return has exchanged views on many im- and stability of the Middle East the visit. It goes without saying In terms of culture, Iran-Ja- the number of tourists to my have a wonderful time visiting tinents and many vessels pass put some limitations on its nu- portant international issues. through a friendly relationship that Japan has been one of the pan cultural relations date country has been expanding Iran. At the embassy in Tokyo through its waterways and clear activities. Both agreed that further ex- with Iran. main economic partners of back to ancient times and in during recent years. I am also we are ready to provide more near its shores. Therefore we The resolution of the nucle- pansion of comprehensive Following these develop- Iran during the past three de- recent decades, these ex- particularly pleased to notice information to facilitate visits. are convinced that we should ar issue, through dialogue and Iran-Japan ties and coopera- ments, H.E. Ali Tayebnia, the MANSOURI CO., LTD.