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Iran thanks Spain for protecting ancient Islamic monuments

MADRID -- Iranian Ambassador to Madrid Seyed Davoud Salehi on Saturday thanked the Spanish government for paying attention to protection and reconstruction of historical Islamic monuments in the country.

He made the remark at a ceremony marking the auspicious birth anniversary of the holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Imam Jafar Sadeq (AS), which was attended by a number of Iranian expatriates residing in Spain.

"The special attention of Spain's government to safeguard the country's ancient Islamic centers and buildings shows that the initiative of dialogue among civilizations and respecting other culture has materialized."
Read entire article at Islamic Republic News Agencty (Tehran)