In a message cabled on Wednesday, President Rouhani felicitated his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko and the nation on Independence Day of Ukraine.
The Iranian president in his message also wished good health and success for the Ukrainian president and glory and prosperity for the people and government of the country.
Independence Day of Ukraine is the main state holiday celebrated on 24 August in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1991, generally with a military parade held in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
Beginning in 2004, 23 August is also celebrated as the Day of the National Flag.
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