TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es'hagh Jahangiri in separate messages addressed to counterparts in Christian countries, congratulated on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, herald of justice, peace and freedom.

In his messages, Es'hagh Jahangiri hoped for the elimination of root causes of terrorism in 2017.

Jahangiri further wished a year replete with health and prosperity for all Christian nations.

He expressed hope that friendship, solidarity and cooperation among world nations will further expand, based on virtue and truth, in the New Year and the world will witness establishment of peace and stability and demolition of root causes of terrorism in 2017.

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