17 May 2016 - 10:47
Canadian ambassador in Iraq: Imam Ali holy shrine is a place widely respected

Bruno Sakumani, the Canadian Ambassador in Iraq and Jordan, and his accompanying delegation visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) as the Deputy Secretary-General welcomed them.

AhlulBayt News Agency - Bruno Sakumani, the Canadian Ambassador in Iraq and Jordan, and his accompanying delegation visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) as the Deputy Secretary-General welcomed them.

He saw the historical landmarks in the Shrine. The officials of the Internal Relations Department that belongs to the Public Relations Department accompanied him.

He listened to a brief summary of the expansion projects in the Holy Shrine. He also visited the library of the Holy Shrine.

He said in a statement to the Media Centre of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) ‘It is my first visit to Najaf.

I am really fascinated by this city for its grandeur and greatness. Now I could understand why the millions are visiting this Holy Shrine.’

‘Iraq is a great country and its citizens are great and peace lovers. My impression is that Iraq is a country that deserves life.

I am very interested in asking the Canadian experts, businessmen, and manufacturers, to contribute in building the service institutions in the province,’ he added.