Open Letter to Canadian Prime Minister over the Unjustified Closure of Iranian Embassy:
September 8, 2012
Email: [email protected]
NY Canadian Consulate: 212-596-1625 and Ottawa 1-800-387-3124
Dear Prime Minister Stephen Harper:
We the undersigned wish to express our strong objection to the unilateral decision by your government to shut down the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the ground of flimsiest excuses that cannot possibly be convincing to anyone save a few warmongers in Israel and the West.
Your decision is a direct insult to the leaders of 120 nations whose representatives participated in the recent summit of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Tehran and unanimously chose Iran as the movement's Chairman for the next three years. You have made a grave error by labeling Iran as the "the greatest threat to international peace and security." Iran has not invaded any nation in the past two centuries, and unlike Canada, has no troops on foreign soil and has called for regional initiatives to bring poliitcal dialogue in the conflicted Syria.
Sir, you are well-aware that Canadian military forces have participated in the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and recently in both Iraq and Afghanistan. There is no doubt your government has isolated itself in the international community by choosing to sever diplomatic relations with another nation, which has not threatened it or its interests in any way, and which enjoys the solid support of a bulk of the international community for its peaceful nuclear program and, unlike the state of Israel, has fully supported the idea of a Middle East nuclear weapons-free zone. We concur with John Mundy, former Canadian ambassador to Iran, that breaking off relations is a strategic mistake at this time.
Furthermore, your government's extreme and highly prejudicial decision has introduced serious hardship for tens of thousands of Iranians living in Canada, who require the counselor services of an Iranian embassy. We regret that your government in making this unfortunate decision has not cared the least about the adverse impact on the estimated 150,000 or more Iranians living in Canada.
Therefore, we strongly urge you to reconsider this decision and take the necessary remedial steps to restore diplomatic relations with Iran in an atmosphere of mutual respect and non-intervention in each other's affairs.
Respectfully,
Updates
September 10, 2012
My inbox is filling up with messages from people who just want to be able to visit their families without this unnecessary wall between our countries. I am currently working to get this directly into the hands of officials who need to hear that these diplomatic ties are a lifeline for real families rather than just a political bargaining chip.
September 10, 2012
Seeing this grow so quickly reminds me of the families who are currently cut off from their loved ones because of this shortsighted policy. It means so much to see such a strong rejection of this isolationist path. Please keep pushing this conversation forward until someone in Ottawa finally listens.
6 Comments
Agree 100%. Harper is making us look like fools on the world stage. Why cut ties now?
We should be talking to everyone not acting like kids in a schoolyard. Bring back the embassy.
My family is still stuck waiting on paperwork because of this closure. It is hurting normal people who just want to visit home.
This is just ridiculous. We need channels for talking to people not just shutting them out. Diplomats are there for a reason.
So tired of this government ignoring what we actually need. Stop the games and open the doors back up.
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Open Letter to Canadian Prime Minister over the Unjustified Closure of Iranian Embassy:
September 8, 2012
Email: [email protected]
NY Canadian Consulate: 212-596-1625 and Ottawa 1-800-387-3124
Dear Prime Minister Stephen Harper:
We the undersigned wish to express our strong objection to the unilateral decision by your government to shut down the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the ground of flimsiest excuses that cannot possibly be convincing to anyone save a few warmongers in Israel and the West.
Your decision is a direct insult to the leaders of 120 nations whose representatives participated in the recent summit of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Tehran and unanimously chose Iran as the movement's Chairman for the next three years. You have made a grave error by labeling Iran as the "the greatest threat to international peace and security." Iran has not invaded any nation in the past two centuries, and unlike Canada, has no troops on foreign soil and has called for regional initiatives to bring poliitcal dialogue in the conflicted Syria.
Sir, you are well-aware that Canadian military forces have participated in the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and recently in both Iraq and Afghanistan. There is no doubt your government has isolated itself in the international community by choosing to sever diplomatic relations with another nation, which has not threatened it or its interests in any way, and which enjoys the solid support of a bulk of the international community for its peaceful nuclear program and, unlike the state of Israel, has fully supported the idea of a Middle East nuclear weapons-free zone. We concur with John Mundy, former Canadian ambassador to Iran, that breaking off relations is a strategic mistake at this time.
Furthermore, your government's extreme and highly prejudicial decision has introduced serious hardship for tens of thousands of Iranians living in Canada, who require the counselor services of an Iranian embassy. We regret that your government in making this unfortunate decision has not cared the least about the adverse impact on the estimated 150,000 or more Iranians living in Canada.
Therefore, we strongly urge you to reconsider this decision and take the necessary remedial steps to restore diplomatic relations with Iran in an atmosphere of mutual respect and non-intervention in each other's affairs.
Respectfully,
Updates
September 10, 2012
My inbox is filling up with messages from people who just want to be able to visit their families without this unnecessary wall between our countries. I am currently working to get this directly into the hands of officials who need to hear that these diplomatic ties are a lifeline for real families rather than just a political bargaining chip.
September 10, 2012
Seeing this grow so quickly reminds me of the families who are currently cut off from their loved ones because of this shortsighted policy. It means so much to see such a strong rejection of this isolationist path. Please keep pushing this conversation forward until someone in Ottawa finally listens.
6 Comments
What a joke. Shutting down the embassy does nothing but hurt canadians who need help abroad. PATHETIC
Agree 100%. Harper is making us look like fools on the world stage. Why cut ties now?
We should be talking to everyone not acting like kids in a schoolyard. Bring back the embassy.
My family is still stuck waiting on paperwork because of this closure. It is hurting normal people who just want to visit home.
This is just ridiculous. We need channels for talking to people not just shutting them out. Diplomats are there for a reason.
So tired of this government ignoring what we actually need. Stop the games and open the doors back up.
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What a joke. Shutting down the embassy does nothing but hurt canadians who need help abroad. PATHETIC