President submits message to Tehran Short Film Festival
Tehran Times Art Desk

TEHRAN -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad submitted a message to the 26th edition of Tehran International Short Film Festival.

“The festival must make the best use of this opportunity to promote the rule of justice and to spread Islamic thought. It must emphasize strengthening of international ties and development of people’s awareness.

“I want to extend my warmest welcome to all the foreign guests and express my appreciation to young Iranian filmmakers and the organizers for their participation. It is my sincere hope that the festival will reach its goals,” reads part of the message.

Tehran International Short Film Festival opens Wednesday in Tehran and 12 provinces, and runs through November 16.

Almost 2,500 participants from 103 countries will be screening their productions this year.

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