INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - The Kremlin announced in a statement on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to Leader of
the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian on the Persian New Year, Nowruz.In the statement published by
the TASS news agency, it was mentioned that heartfelt congratulations on the ancient Nowruz were sent to Ayatollah Khamenei and
Pezeshkian.In his message to Pezeshkian, Putin said, "Iran is a reliable friend and a good neighbor of Russia, and we will continue to
develop our relations based on comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of both nations and in support of regional stability and
security."In his message to Pezeshkian, the Russian president also said, "I sincerely wish you health and success in your governmental
activities, as well as peace and prosperity for your cherished compatriots."Russian media also reported that Putin sent separate
congratulatory messages to the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, who celebrate
