IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message on Monday congratulated Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani on his appointment as the chairman of Expediency Council (EC) and as a jurisprudent member of the Guardians Council.

“I congratulate Your Excellency on the appointment as the new chairman of Expediency Council as well as a member of Guardian Council by the Supreme Leader, which indicates his trust in your valuable capabilities,” the message read.

“On the onset of the new chapter of the crucial institute which a legacy of the farsighted leader of the Islamic Revolution, the late Imam Khomeini and in line with solving social problems and durability of the Islamic establishment sovereignty, I hope that with your effective presence and good prudence, we will witness swift settlement of the establishment’s challenges and ensuring national interests,” he said.