Full Text Of Ahmadinejad's Letter To German Chancellor Merkel

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad recently wrote a letter to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Ahmadinejad has sent two letters to the heads of western nations, considering an earlier one he wrote to George W. Bush.

Here is the full text of President Ahmadinejad's letter to German Chancellor Merkel.
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"In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate

Her Excellency Angela Merkel

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

Excellency,

Please accept my warmest greetings.

If it had not been for Germany being a great contributor to progress in science, philosophy, literature, arts and politics;

If it had not been for a more important and positive influence of Germany in international relations and promotion of peace;

Moreover, if it had not been for the persistence of a strong will by certain global powers and special groups to constantly portray Germany as defeated and indebted country of World War II in order to continue their extortions;

And if it had not been for the presence of Your Excellency at the top of the executive branch of your country as an experienced stateswoman with bitter and sweet experiences in two dissimilar societies with different political systems and traditions,

And at the same time, if it had not been for the advantages that are limited to women, such as stronger human sentiments and certain manifestations of the divine compassion and kindness, specially in the position of a mother and being at the service of the people, and the common responsibility of all people with faith in God to defend human dignity and worth and to prevent violations of their rights and their humiliation, and proceeding from this conviction that we are all created by the Almighty and He has bestowed upon us all dignity and no one has any special privileges over the other, and under no circumstances could a society be deprived of its rights, barred from pursuit of progress and perfection or be controlled or humiliated;

Finally, if it had not been for the oppression, however different, of our nations, our shared responsibility to promote justice as the most basic foundation for promotion of peace and human equality, I would not have found the motive to write this letter.

Honorable Chancellor

Rulers come and go, but people with culture and history and their attachments and desires will keep on staying. Opportunities in front of those in position of high power are transient, even if they may be vast and broad. These opportunities are very auspicious and can play a key role in the negative and positive transformations and developments of a nation.

Those in position of high power do not normally have many opportunities, but are accountable before the Almighty and people due to their high responsibility. We know this, and you know it as well.

Some of these developments can have regional, continental and global ramifications and can hardly be overlooked.

For sometime I have been thinking why some nations that their history shows they have indeed had an important and prominent share and role in material and spiritual progress of mankind in various arenas of science, arts, philosophy, literature and politics and were makers of civilization are not allowed to be proud as a nation of their historical accomplishments and play their deserved and constructive role on the global arena. They try to keep the black cloud of humiliation and shame hanging over their heads. And even more regrettably, some of the leaders of such a nation regard this situation befitting them and their nation and try to justify it. This is really an astonishing phenomenon in today's world. The propaganda machinery after World War II has been so colossal that has caused some people to believe that they are the guilty party by historical accounts and must pay the penalty fort the wrongs committed by their forefathers for successive generations and for indefinite period of time.

Excellency

World War II came to an end with all its material and moral losses and its 60 million casualties. The death of human beings is tragic and sad. In all divine religions and before all awakened conscience and pure nature of mankind and the sense of right and wrong, the life, property and honor of people, regardless of their religious persuasion and ethnic background, must be respected at all times and all places.

Sixty years have passed since the end of the war. But, regrettably the entire world and some nations in particular are still facing its consequences. Even now the conduct of some bullying powers and power-seeking and aggressive groups is the conduct of victors with the vanquished.

The extortion and blackmail continue, and people are not allowed to think about or even question the source of this extortion, otherwise they face imprisonment. When will this situation end? Sixty years, one hundred years or one thousand years, when? I am sorry to remind you that today the perpetual claimants against the great people of Germany are the bullying powers and the Zionists that founded the Al-Qods Occupying Regime with the force of bayonets in the Middle East.

The Honorable Chancellor

I have no intention of arguing about the Holocaust. But, does it not stand to reason that some victorious countries of World War II intended to create an alibi on the basis of which they could continue keeping the defeated nations of World War II indebted to them. Their purpose has been to weaken their morale and their inspiration in order to obstruct their progress and power. In addition to the people of Germany, the peoples of the Middle East have also borne the brunt of the Holocaust. By raising the necessity of settling the survivors of the Holocaust in the land of Palestine, they have created a permanent threat in the Middle East in order to rob the people of the region of the opportunities to achieve progress. The collective conscience of the world is indignant over the daily atrocities by the Zionist occupiers, destruction of homes and farms, killing of children, assassinations and bombardments.

Excellency, you have seen that the Zionist government does not even tolerate a government elected by the Palestinian people, and over and over again has demonstrated that it recognizes no limit in attacking the neighboring countries.

The question is why did the victors of the war, especially England that had apparently such a strong sense of responsibility toward the survivors of the Holocaust not allow them to settle in their territory. Why did they force them to migrate to other people's land by launching a wave of anti-Semitism? Using the excuse for the settlement of the survivors of the Holocaust, they encouraged the Jews worldwide to migrate and today a large part of the inhabitants of the occupied territories are non-European Jews. If tyranny and killing is condemned in one part of the world, can we acquiesce and go along with tyranny, killing, occupation and assassinations in another part of the world simply in order to redress the past wrongs?

Excellency

We need to ask ourselves that for what purposes the millions of dollars that the Zionists receive from the treasury of some Western countries are spent for. Are they used for the promotion of peace and the well-being of the people? Or are they used for waging war against Palestinians and the neighboring countries. Are the nuclear arsenals of Israel intended to be used in defense of the survivors of the Holocaust or as a permanent thereat against nations of the region and as an instrument of coercion, and possibly to defend the interests of certain circles of power in the Western countries.

Regrettably, the influence of the Zionists in the economy, media and some centers of political power has endangered interests of the European nations and has robbed them of many opportunities. The main alibi for this approach is the extortion they exact from the Holocaust.

One can imagine what standing some European countries could have had and what global role they could have played, if it had not been for this sixty-year old imposition.

I believe we both share the view that the flourishing of nations and their role are directly related to freedom and sense of pride.

Fortunately, with all the pressures and limitations, the great nation of Germany has been able to take great strides toward advancement and has become a major economic powerhouse in Europe that also seeks to play a more effective role in international interactions. But just imagine where Germany would be today in terms of its eminence among the freedom-loving nations, Muslims of the world and peoples of Europe, if such a situation did not exist and the governments in power in Germany had said no to the extortions by the Zionists and had not supported the greatest enemy of mankind.

It is sad to admit that Europe has lost a lot of its clout in global interactions and has not been able to face and overcome major challenges by relying on itself. This is, of course, understandable. The big powers outside of the continent intend to prove that Europe cannot rely on itself and do anything without their help and intervention.

Our people have also suffered from the interventions by some of the victors of the war after World War II. For many years they interfered in our internal affairs and did not want to see our nation conquer the pinnacles of progress and perfection. They had their eyes on our natural wealth, above all on our energy resources. To secure their own interests, they overthrew the legally constituted government of the time, installed a dictatorial regime and supported it to the end. Later, they supported Saddam in the war imposed on our people and observed no humanitarian boundary in their support for the Iraqi dictator. Our nation has experienced the pain and anguish from the interferences of those who are now crying out for human rights. There are still many suffering from the wounds and injuries of this war.

Many of these aggressions have taken place by those who regard themselves the victors of the World War II. They allow themselves to do whatever they wish, and unfortunately, after the end of the Cold War, the arrogance and expansionist ambitions of these powers have escalated.

We believe that still a major part of the peoples of the world and even international organizations are under the influence of the behavior and the conduct of the victors of the World War II.

I explained the position of the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the United Nations General Assembly. Is the present state of affairs such as the rules governing the work of the Security Council, especially the right to veto, fair?

Do you not think that the time has come to change these rules in cooperation with independent governments? These rules are by no means acceptable to the collective conscience of nations and are contrary to the sense of reason and human nature. At least, if we want to be fairer, some other countries of the world should be allowed to benefit from the right to veto.

Madam Chancellor

You are familiar with the pains and sufferings currently afflicting our world. Today, the pain and suffering of the people of Iraq that come from occupation, absence of security and daily acts of terrorism are tormenting the entire humanity. Relentless interferences of some bullying powers in the internal affairs of other nations, antagonism toward the inalienable rights of nations to have access to more advanced technologies, subjecting nations to permanent threats by relying on arsenals of chemical and nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, opposition to popular governments in Latin America, supporting coup d'état and dictatorial regimes, absence of due attention to Africa and taking advantage of the power vacuum there to plunder their wealth are among the problems facing our world today. In my letter to President Bush, I spelled out a long list of contemporary global problems.

Where are the roots of these problems? How long can they continue? Do you not think that the main root lies in the fact that some of the rulers and powers of today have distanced themselves from the teachings of the divine prophets, the teachings of Abraham, Moses and Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) and the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

These teachings are in all divine religions that you and I believe:

· God is the creator of all things and beings. We have all been created free and He has not allowed us to be the servant of anyone other than Him.

· He has commanded us to worship Him and to avoid all oppressors and tyrants.

· He has commanded us to be virtuous, to be good to and serve the people, and has directed us to be kind to and defend the oppressed and fight the oppressors.

· God has given humans dignity and scorns their humiliation.

· He has sent his messengers with clear reasons, the Book and a balance and has called on his servants to promote justice.

Based on these shared principles and foundations of our faith, we believe:

· Peace and tranquility can only be established and endure on the basis of faith in God and justice.

· Peace and dignity are the rights of all nations.

· Pursuit of progress and better livelihood combined with spirituality, compassion and well-being is the right of people.

· You and we can found a new movement to achieve these noble human ideals by relying on these principles and the articles of faith that are common to all divine religions.

Our nations believe and are committed to these pillars of faith. The history has shown that the people of Iran are not familiar with aggressing and brutalizing other nations. Nevertheless, we do not allow being the subject and victim of aggression and brutality. The experience of the eight-year war clearly demonstrated this fact to the whole world.

I believe we and you have both been the subject of tyranny. They do not respect your rights and want us also to forego our rights. Fortunately, I have heard that you also speak your mind openly and are against engendering tension and wars.

Honorable Chancellor,

The inner instincts and nature of the peoples of the world have wakened up.

Tendency toward faith in the oneness of God is on the rise.

People will no longer tolerate to be tyrannized, humiliated and their rights violated.

The prevailing circumstances today differ from those of yesterday. Multiple standards and approaches in relations will not endure.

Iran and Germany can play a more important role together in the international arena by relying on the noble and high values.

This cooperative relationship can also enhance the role of Europe on the global scene and serve as a model of cooperation between two governments and nations.

Without doubt, cooperation of two peace-loving, powerful and cultured nations of Germany and Iran will serve the interests of Europe as well. Together we must end the present abnormalities in international relations, the type of order and relations that are based on the impositions of the victors of the World War II on the defeated nations. Nations and many governments will be on our side on this path.

We must make the shadow of World War II disappear and help the international community to promote security, freedom and sense of tranquility.

The people of Iran and Germany are two great nations that have contributed to the making of our civilization. They have rich culture and have been in the forefront of science, literature, arts and philosophy. Both of our people have a strong faith in God and follow the teachings of divine prophets. They have also had long-lasting scientific, cultural and commercial relations and share many valuable mutual interests.

I have no doubt that with the cooperation of the two governments and the support of the two great nations we can take great strides forward in alleviating the problems and abnormalities of our world today.

Daring and courageous decisions are the key to our success in overcoming the existing problems, countering the violations of rights and defending the rights of nations.

To the extent that I know of the people of Germany, they will come along and join us and want restore their dignity and influence for the sake of global peace and calm. Our people have the similar spirit.

Together we will be able to prove to some powers that respecting other nations and their rights is good for them as well. Our two nations and governments, next to each other, will be able to play a fundamental role in promoting peace, security, progress, and human dignity at the scale of two countries and internationally.

In closing, I pray to the Almighty for the success of Your Excellency and the government and people of Germany."

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[edit on 4-9-2006 by AscendedMaster]

It's a well written letter, but what is he trying to acheive? I think that Germany are wary of Irans nuclear intentions and they are also wary of Bush's Scaremongering,

Germany could take Ahmadinejad's points to mind, or they could see it as an attempt to suck-up to Europe so that they wont be so hard. Do you think that it will change Germany's views on Iran, USA, UN and the current situation, and in which way?

I kinda thought he was a nutcase before now I know hes a nutcase. I'm not even going to say what esle I think because I'm sure someone outhere belives the stuff he said.

[edit on 4-9-2006 by wantsome]

I believe we and you have both been the subject of tyranny. They do not respect your rights and want us also to forego our rights. Fortunately, I have heard that you also speak your mind openly and are against engendering tension and wars.

This is the jist of his letter. It sounds like he is attempting to garner Germany to make some foreign policy decisions that hinder the 'Zionist' movement in the middle east; and makes vague references to 'Zionist' global movements.

He never explains WHO the zionists are. From the letter, it would sound like all the countries represented in the coalition; as he seems to marry WWII victors with the 'Zionists'

It's also apparent to me that he is attempting to rile up some anti-jewish sentiment that may prevail in the new Chancelor. Perhaps I'll look to see if I can dredge up any public statements made by her, that may lend themselves to this supposition.

In all this letter looks to be an intent to start some dialogue. Nothing more. Albeit a little colorful.

NM. i found it at the end of your post. thank you.

[edit on 4-9-2006 by donk_316]

Pretty bland really isnt it.
I think he's hoping to strike a cord within merkel to go against the coming EU intervention.

Being Germany is what.. the 3rd biggest industrial power or what not ?
Maybe he's trying to get Germany to agree that the problem there historic government created, has been dumped on the palestinian people.

Lets be honest here... There is a case to be answered.
The only problem i see with this letter is he comes off to friendly.

I beleive this letter has been sent EARLY, in this 2 week process to try and suave some credability into the european system.

I feel he has a 2nd, 3rd and probably 4th action to be taken should this letter not give the desired results.

"Without doubt, cooperation of two peace-loving, powerful and cultured nations of Germany and Iran will serve the interests of Europe as well. Together we must end the present abnormalities in international relations, the type of order and relations that are based on the impositions of the victors of the World War II on the defeated nations. Nations and many governments will be on our side on this path. "

I agree with this point.
Clearly the USA and Britan seem to have an almost monoply on the way the worlds issues are handled.

The Veto power is the kink in the armour in world peace.

BEing IRan are seeking policial friends to grow international relations, says to me they are no threat... at this point in time.
If they were, they'd just stay quiet and hit...

They probably are seeking nuclear weapons...
but not to use pre emptivley...

IF they had of had nuclear weapons during the recent lebanon and israeli conflict.. would they off threatend israel to withdraw and stop attacking lebanon or face the bomb?

Sounds to me as if he is trying to strike a chord with germany on the old views of the jews. IF this was written 60 years ago and sent to germany these two nations would have a common interest. The destruction of the jews.

I dont think he will find any support there but he does make a point which, as proud as I am of my nation, we would not be here without the advances and benefits we obtained from europe.

Sometimes the arrogance of the United States does strike as distasteful with europeans for good reason. We boast of our industrial base and technology, the majority of which came from innovators from europe and our ancestral homelands.

furthermore, we are taking an EXTREME stance against terrorism and we ARE stepping on toes in the process.

I remember many americans ready to tack up France as treasonous for not supporting the UN resolutions.

We need to stop Alienating so many people in our quest to destroy terrorism.

With that said, we are running rapidly into a clash of cultures that will reult in another holocaust eventually.

Western nations are being overrun by non-westerners and are ecpecting westerners to just "suck it up". They continue to practice their beliefs and take an isolationst stance against their host nations.

lets face it, if these people had not dangerously over populated their own homeland(billions reside in china and india) they would not be invading the West's. By the way, their solution to their overpopulation problem, in case no one has caught on, is by killing each other over eithere religous differences, tribal differences or other petty matters.

Something has got to give..... either we surrender our way of life and be assimulated into their culture or we tale a stand and send these people packing. make a decision time is runing out. We are seeing the tip of the iceburg now and the global ramifications are not pleasant to consider if our policies remain the same.

God Bla Bla bla God God God Bla Bla Bla Holocaust Bla Bla

I dunno about you guys, but thats all im hearing.

Merkel probably didnt even read past the first paragraph. Im suprised i forced myself to get all the way through this poor attempt at propoganda.

He contradicts himself about the holocaust. He tells the rest of the world that it didnt happen and then humbly admits to Merkel that it did.

Jews and Muslims are equally guilty for fighting over a stupid piece of land. Get a grip people. Germany is way too mature for this babble.

Didn't Germany write a similar letter to Russia or Poland before they launched their offensive which started World War II promoting peace and better trading terms? Could this be a clever smokescreen by Ahmadinejad to take the heat off him considering recent events? I personally think this is a ploy by him to rally support in the European Union against possible sanctions. Although it would be difficult for Germany to take this as credible with all the references to 'Zionists' ruling the world, I don't think Germany would want anything to do with that subject especially since the leader recently admitted that Anti-Semitism is on the rise again and that the issue had to be addressed.

"In all divine religions and before all awakened conscience and pure nature of mankind and the sense of right and wrong, the life, property and honor of people, regardless of their religious persuasion and ethnic background, must be respected at all times and all places."

Does that include Jewish people? I am confused as to what message he is trying to give here.

"They try to keep the black cloud of humiliation and shame hanging over their heads. And even more regrettably, some of the leaders of such a nation regard this situation befitting them and their nation and try to justify it. This is really an astonishing phenomenon in today's world. The propaganda machinery after World War II has been so colossal that has caused some people to believe that they are the guilty party by historical accounts and must pay the penalty fort the wrongs committed by their forefathers for successive generations and for indefinite period of time."

I'm personally half German and I don't personally feel responsible or guilty for what happened over 60 years ago, I wasn't even alive then!

If I read this letter I would have to take every word with a grain of salt, it sounds very much like a suck-up letter to me.

I think the letter was to keep the German government from being prejudiced by the American media. Holocaust revisionism is a crime in Germany punishable by imprisonment. The letter makes many valid points. Zionists in Germany refers to Jewish fundamentalists and their sympathizers that see Isreal as being the eventual seat of power in the world.
Recent events in the news concerning Lebanon are a good example of Isreal's attitude toward non-Jewish peoples. On the excuse of Isreali soldiers taken prisoner after a border skirmish with an unofficial militia, Isreal launched a major offensive against the legitiimate government of Lebanon, actually putting Beirut under seige.
I have had a long time subscription to Deutsche Welle, which gives a different point of view of the middle east from American news sources.
Next time you hear about fighting involving Isreal, notice the body counts. For ever Isreali that is killed, 10 to 100 non-Jewish ( Muslim and Christian) Arabs are killed. This is usuall followed by the deceased's real property being claimed by Isreal and sold to settlers. (Under the Isreali Constitutions it is illegal for anyone that is non Isreali to benefit in any way from Isreali owned property.)
And yet if you should think this is an unfair policy, that actually encourages Isrealis to kill non-Isrealis, you must be an Nazi, or an anti-Semite.

POOR IRANIAN PRESIDENT OR WHATEVER, SO HES MAD AT THE U.S. AND ENGLAND FOR WW 2 . THE PALISTINIANS, PALASTINE WHERE ALOT OF JEWS WENT TO, TO GET AWAY FROM GERMANY HITLER WHO WAS TO INVADE ENGLAND. SO THE JEWS WENT TO PALISTINE WAAAA CRY ME A RIVER. I SUPPOSE BACK THEN IF I WERE IN ENGLAND ID FLEE TOO IN FEAR OF HITLERS MASS DESTRUCTION OF JEWS AND PEOPLES. SO PALISTINE DOES NOT LIKE THE WAYS OF IRAN, OH POOR BABY. IN HIS LETTER HE STATES WHY DID THEY NOT GO BACK TO ENGLAND. TO BAD ALOT OF THEM STAYED CAUSE THEY HAD NO HOMES TO RETURN TO. SO I SAY TO THE NEW HITLER IN IRAN, WELL YOU GUESSED IT U.S.A THAT------------- SON OF A---------------.

That is a very well written letter and it mirror the sentiments of perhaps the real man and no the evil mad man that he has become under anti-Iran propaganda.

Does any where say that he wants to kill the Israelis or the west?

I tell you more and more I see the true nature of what wars for profits does to the world.

IMO it was a poorly written letter. Not his speech or his words. But the flow of the letter. The subject of it wasn't until more than 3/4's of the way through! Though it doesn't necessarily reflect the letter writing skills of the president. Any number of people in his staff could have authored it.