President Ahmadinejad congratulates Obama on election victory
TEHRAN - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a message on Thursday congratulated the US president-elect Barack Obama on his election victory.
He also said that it is expected basic and clear changes would take place in Washington’s foreign and domestic policies, as demanded by all nations worldwide and the American people, IRNA reported.
“As you know the opportunities provided by the Almighty God, which can be used for elevation of nations, or God forbid, for their collapse, are transient,” the message read.
“I hope you will prefer real public interests and justice to the never ending demands of a selfish minority and seize the opportunity to serve people so that you will be remembered with high esteem,” he said.
“On the other hand, the Americans who have spiritual tendencies expect the government to spend all its power in line with serving the people, rectify the critical situation facing the US, restore lost reputation as well as their hope and spirit, fully respect human rights and strengthen family foundations.
“Other nations also expect war-oriented policies, occupation, bullying, contempt of nations and imposing discriminatory policies on them to be replaced by the ones advocating justice, respect for human rights, friendship and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
“They also want US intervention to be limited to its borders, especially in the Middle East. It is highly expected to reverse the unfair attitude towards restoring the rights of the Palestinians, Iraqis and Afghans.
“The great nation of Iran welcomes basic and fair changes in US policies and conducts, especially in the region,” President Ahmadinejad said.
Ahmadinejad also wished success, health and welfare for all humans and for the rulers to seize the opportunity to administer justice and eliminate tyranny from the face of the world.
Meanwhile, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that the US president-elect Barack Obama is expected to make strategic changes in the US foreign policy.
Addressing a local seminar, he said that Obama is expected to send correct signals to the regional nations.
Obama can understand that change does not mean a change of color or superficial developments, but it has to do with strategic policies.
Referring to Obama’s recent remarks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, he said it represents pursuit of the same erroneous policy of the past.
If Washington wants to change the situation in the region, it should send correct and appropriate signals to the regional states, the Iranian Majlis speaker said.
In another development, Deputy Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Esmail Kowsari said on Saturday that if Barak Obama wants to keep his promises, contacts between the two countries would go beyond letters.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s letter to Obama showed the good-will of Iranian officials particularly the president, he said.
He however warned If Obama ignores to keep his promises, there would be no contacts between Iran and the US.
