Spanish translation of Leader’s book ‘Cell Number 14’ unveiled in Colombia
The Spanish translation of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s book ‘Cell Number 14’ (in Spanish “Celda n.º 14”) along with its audio file were unveiled in a ceremony held at the Colombian Congress.
The unveiling ceremony, held on the sidelines of the 35th edition of the Bogota International Book Fair (FILBo) in Colombia (April 18 to May 2), was attended by over 200 cultural, political and religious figures, as well as Colombian parliamentarians and Iran’s Ambassador to Colombia Ahmadreza Kheirmand, IRNA reported.
The book contains Ayatollah Khamenei’s memories of resistance from the periods he spent in prison and exile during his fight against the Pahlavi regime.
Mary Anne Perdomo, a representative of Congress and head of the Colombian Foreign Relations Committee, said, despite some negative news that is published in the media against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the fact is that stability and peace in the Middle East region is due to Iran’s peaceful efforts.
Alberto Bati, the special representative of the supreme adviser of the Colombian president on religious affairs, also stated the book introduces Iran from the perspective of a religious and political leader.
The collection conveys the message that “we, revolutionary and justice-seeking nations, need to communicate with each other.”
Marlon Contejo, the director of the Casa Cultural Islamica Ahlul Bayt Colombia, emphasized that Iran and Colombia should make the most of each other’s capacities.
He stressed that all the successes of the Islamic Republic of Iran are owed to the guidelines of Ayatollah Khamenei.
Victor, a professor at the University of Bogota and a Colombian Middle East expert, expressed the historical and cultural background of Iran and the key role of this country in the implementation of peace and stability in the Middle East. “Iran, under the leadership of Ayatollah Khamenei, has been able to guarantee peace and stability in the Middle East region.” he said. The Spanish book was also unveiled on March 10, 2023, in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.