MNA � President Rouhani in a messages, congratulated the world leaders on the birthday of the prophet of peace and friendship, Jesus Christ (PBUH) and the beginning of year 2019.

In a separate message late on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani said, �I hope that on the eve of New Year, we benefit the teachings of the divine prophets to work with solidarity and sympathy to spread justice based on peace, to be able to witness security, peace, prosperity, and equality across the universe."

In the final part of his message to world leaders, Rouhani wished a prosperous year for nations and their governments.