Masoud Pezeshkian decisively won the Iranian presidential run-off election, becoming the country’s ninth elected president. The moderate candidate received 53.7% of the votes, with world leaders congratulating him on his victory. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for strengthened bilateral cooperation. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the importance of developing relations with Iran. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Pezeshkian’s success and invited him to visit. Venezuela praised Iran’s commitment to democracy. China reiterated its commitment to deepening the China-Iran strategic partnership. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed eagerness to strengthen relations with Iran. President Abdul Latif Rashid of Iraq and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan also congratulated Pezeshkian and expressed interest in strengthening regional cooperation.
Emir Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah of Kuwait wished Pezeshkian prosperity and development for the Islamic Republic. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad highlighted the importance of enhancing the strategic relationship between Syria and Iran. Pezeshkian’s election came after the early termination of the presidential term following President Ebrahim Raisi’s tragic death in a helicopter crash. The international community’s warm reception of Pezeshkian’s victory indicates optimism for the future of Iran and its relations with other countries.
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