J. V. Stalin


Reply to a Message from the
Prime Minister of Iran

April, 1946

Source : Works, Vol. 16
Publisher : Red Star Press Ltd., London, 1986
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I thank Your Excellence for the friendly sentiments expressed in your telegram on the occasion of the successful conclusion of the Soviet-Iranian Treaty, in which you have played an active part personally. I am persuaded that the agreement realized between the U.S.S.R. and Iran in the form of this treaty will serve to develop and deeply strengthen the cooperation and friendship between the peoples of our countries.

Generalissimo Stalin
President of the Council of Ministers of the U.S.S.R.

("Pravda," 8 April, 1946)