The full message from Ms. Spoljaric reads as follows:

Dear Dr Kolivand,

On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), I am writing to congratulate you on your re-election as president of the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran for another four-year-term.

The renewal of your mandate is a testament to the trust and confidence that your colleagues and partners place in your leadership and your unwavering commitment to the humanitarian principles that guide the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Under your stewardship, the Iranian Red Crescent Society has demonstrated remarkable dedication to alleviating human suffering, strengthening community resilience and upholding the Movement’s Fundamental Principles.

We deeply value the long-standing partnership and close cooperation we share with your National Society and look forward to strengthening the ties that bind our two organizations in the years ahead.

We wish you, and everyone at the Iranian Red Crescent Society, all the very best as you continue in your important role.

Yours sincerely,

Mirjana Spoljaric

Furthermore, Vincent Cassard, the Head of the ICRC delegation in Iran and Hossam Elsharkawi, IFRC Regional Director for MENA zone, have sent their congratulatory messages to Mr. Kolivand following his re-election as President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.