Ahmadinejad: Iran, Lebanon are 'Limbs' of the Same Body
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has described his country and Lebanon as "limbs" of the same body on the eve of a visit by Syrian President Bashar Assad to discuss the situation in Lebanon, Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
"Iran and Lebanon are limbs of the same body, but unfortunately the Lebanese part of it is wounded," Ahmadinejad was quoted as telling outgoing Lebanese ambassador to Tehran Adnan Mansour on Friday.
According to IRNA, the Iranian president praised the "brave" Lebanese people and said "broader relations between Tehran and Beirut would foil plots knitted by the enemies of the two nations." Ahmadinejad vowed that the "Iranian government and nation, like in the past will continue to support" Lebanon.
He also praised Hizbullah, saying "the spectacular resistance of your nation against military aggression of the 'Zionist' regime a while ago was unique and totally unmatched." He said with Hizbullah's "resistance" in the south during the July-August Israeli offensive on the country, Lebanon "became the flag of resistance, piety, and pride for all nations."
The Syrian president will arrive in Tehran Saturday afternoon on a two-day trip for talks with his Iranian ally over regional issues, including Lebanon.
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
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