Rouhani felicitates Singapore on national day

TEHRAN (defapress) – President Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to President Tony Tan Keng Yam of Singapore on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day on August 9.

News ID: 65526

Date: 10 August 2017 - 12:51

In his message forwarded on Monday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated President Tony Tan Keng Yam and the people of Singapore as they celebrate the 52nd anniversary of their independence on August 9.

President Rouhani stressed strong support for mutual efforts between the two sides for further development of relations in various fields and expansion of international cooperation.

He also prayed for the president’s continued health and success, as well as the nation’s felicity and prosperity.

The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on August 9, in commemoration of the Singapore's independence from Malaysia in the year 1965.