The official of the delegation and the director of Al-Bayt Foundation Sheikh, Al-Warshan Rahmani said, "We came today to visit the commander of faithful (Peace be upon him) accompanied by our delegation of elite Turkish intellectuals and university professors to learn about the historical and archaeological landmarks of Najaf and to exchange cultures between the two countries.
He added, "Through our position in the community as (clerics) and a link between the Religious Authority and the people, it is our responsibility to spread culture and sciences of Ahl al-Bayt to show their virtues to other religions and sects."
Also, he added, "We congratulate the Iraqi people on the victories they have achieved and great thanks to the military forces, the popular mobilization, for the liberation of the city of Mosul."