TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – In a message on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian congratulated the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and Christmas to all Christians both in Iran and the world.

In his message, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian wished them a happy prosperous year.

The Iranian diplomat said that humankind is more than ever in need of friendship and realization of the bright, heavenly messages of divine prophets.

Humans await peace and coexistence between Abrahamic religions and elimination of oppression and injustice, the foreign minister added.

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