18 Apr 2024
Tuesday 20 October 2015 - 22:19
Story Code : 185258

Polls results show Canadians opposed to extremism: Foreign Ministry

Iran saysthe outcome of the Canadian generalelections showed that the nation seeks to dissociate itselffrom extremist stances, Press TV reports.

This countrys elections which was held yesterday is the reflection and result of the will and resolve of the Canadian people to distance themselves from the extremist polices, Irans Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said in an interview with Press TV on Tuesday.

The Islamic Republic respects the vote and choice of the Canadian people, she added.
Canadian Israel-friendly Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday conceded defeat in regional elections, stepping down and setting the stage for the appointment of an interim leader.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="555"] Canadian Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau speaks in Montreal on October 20, 2015 after winning the general elections. AFP[/caption]

Harper gave his concession speech on Monday following his loss to Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau.

The 43-year-old Liberal Party leader, the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, has vowed to repair relations with the US, withdraw Canada from the combat mission against the Takfiri Daesh terrorists, and deal with climate change problems.

Canada & Iran

Harper has been widely criticized for his pro-Israel stances.

Harpers administration severed diplomatic relations with Iran in September 2012, citing, among other pretexts, what it described as continued threats from Iran to Israel.

Back then, the Canadian government closed its embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and demanded that Iranian diplomats leave Canada within five days.

The two countries maintain interest sections in the embassies of third countries.

By Press TV
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