28 Mar 2024
Monday 9 June 2014 - 13:31
Story Code : 99742

Irans Rouhani congratulates Syrias Assad on vote

Irans President Hassan Rouhani has extended his congratulations to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on his landslide victory in the Arab countrys June 3 presidential election.
The Iranian president sent a message to his Syrian counterpart on Sunday, saying successful holding of Syrias presidential election indicated that the Syrian people are determined to be present in their countrys political arena and to decide their own fate.
The results of this election show Syrian peoples trust and determination for moving toward stability, security and national solidarity, Rouhani said.
He further termed the Syrian presidential vote as a promising step toward democracy.

The Iranian president expressed confidence that Syria will weather the crisis which has been imposed on it as the country moves toward peace and unity.

According to official figures released late on Wednesday, Assad won nearly 90 percent of the votes cast in Syrias presidential race. Syrias Supreme Constitutional Court also announced that over 73 percent of the 15.8 million eligible voters had taken part in the election.

Following the announcement, people took to the streets throughout the country in large numbers to celebrate Assads victory.

Syria has been gripped by deadly violence since March 2011. Over 160,000 people have reportedly been killed and millions displaced due to the violence fueled by the foreign-backed militants.

By Press TV

 

The Iran Project is not responsible for the content of quoted articles.
https://theiranproject.com/vdccimqo.2bqo08y-a2.html
Your Name
Your Email Address