British News Agency

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei made a statement highlighting the historical connection of the Iranian people with nature and the cultural significance of tree planting.

Referring to Iranians’ approach to nature, Baqaei said: "Throughout history, Iranians have been guardians of 'greenery' and 'cypress trees'. Today, every Iranian plants a tree as an expression of wisdom rooted in their culture and as a meaningful act of their time".

Delivering a message for the future, Baqaei concluded: "Let the darkness trapped in the illusion of understanding 'today' and planning 'tomorrow' suffer from the deception of the 'Stone Age'; let the nation of love plant a green sapling that will spread its branches and leaves toward 'tomorrow'".