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Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran

Published Feb 21, 2024 09:21 am
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H.E. Amb. Yousef Esmaeil Zadeh of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Philippines delivers his welcome message.

H.E. Ambassador Yousef Esmael-Zadeh of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Philippines led the celebration of the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Feb. 8, 2024, at Shangri-La the Fort, Manila in BGC, Taguig City.

In a recently released statement from the office of Ambassador Yousef, it was mentioned that Feb. 11, 2024 marks the Islamic Republic Day of Iran and the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The occasion commemorated achievements, freedom, and the partnership between Iran and the Philippines.

"Just a few days ago, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and the Philippines. Although our long-standing cordial relations have roots in the ancient 'Maritime Silk Road' hundreds of years ago, our relations in the modern era were established on Jan. 22, 1964," remarked Ambassador Yousef during his welcome speech at the event.

He further added, "Soon after, Iran was the first destination for Overseas Filipino Workers in West Asia, and this brought the two nations' relationship even closer. Iran's approach in relations with the Philippines is based on the look–east strategy of President Ebrahim Raisi's administration. Both nations are determined for their independence, peace, security, and international justice to ensure prosperity for the present and future generations."

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Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Usec. Eduardo Jose A. De Vega from the Office of Migrant Workers Affairs the delivers his message.

Iran, also known as Persia, boasts one of the world's oldest civilizations, with more than 7,000 years of documented human history. Acknowledged as the cradle of civilization, Iran holds a significant status in world heritage.

 

Iran and the Philippines share a lengthy history of economic cooperation, with substantial potential for further collaboration. Both countries signed a memorandum of understanding on scientific and technical cooperation in 1964, a commitment renewed several times, including in 2019. 
 

This agreement covers priority areas such as agriculture, biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology. Currently, the Philippines-Iran partnership includes projects like a Master of Science in Nanotechnology program, procurement of biomedical devices, and the acquisition of Tocilizumab vials.

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H.E. Amb. Yousef Esmaeil Zadeh (center) was joined by Senator Robinhood Padilla (left) and Usec. Eduardo Jose A. De Vega during the cake cutting ceremony

Presently, there are approximately 1,200 Filipinos in Iran, with 999 being permanent migrants, many of whom are married to Iranian nationals.

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