Iran's National Day Celebrated with a Reception

The reception marking the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, held at the CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel under the auspices of the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, Mr.  Ahmad Mohammadi, was attended by representatives of the public sector, business, civil society and foreign missions - foremost among them Istanbul Deputy Governor Mr. Mehmet Sülün - as well as İsmail Taşdemir, Secretary General of TÜROB - Türkiye Otelciler Birliği.

Speaking at the program, which began with the playing of the national anthems of Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran's Consul General in Istanbul Mohammadi stated that developing cooperation with Türkiye is a priority in Iran's foreign policy, saying: "With their strategic location, great capacities and human resources, Iran and Türkiye can contribute to prosperity, development and peace in both countries and in the region. Iran is Türkiye's gateway to the east, and Türkiye is Iran's gateway to the west." 

The 46th anniversary of the revolution, which took place in Iran under the leadership of Imam Khomeini on February 11, 1979, is being celebrated. Each year in the country, various celebratory events are held over the 10 days between February 1, the date of Imam Khomeini's return from Paris, and February 11, when the revolution was proclaimed.