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Publish date27 May 2018 - 11:28
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Rouhani congratulates Venezuela on their fair election

Iranian President commended the recent "successful, peaceful and sound" presidential election in Venezuela, saying it was a "great victory" for the Latin American government and nation.
Rouhani congratulates Venezuela on their fair election
Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Nicolas Maduro on Saturday to extend his congratulations to him on his re-election as Venezuelan president.

"Without a doubt, the successful, peaceful and fair execution of the election, under economic sanctions and threats by foreign powers, is considered a great victory and achievement for the government and people of Venezuela," Rouhani said.

He reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's deep solidarity with the Venezuelan people and government and expressed hope that the two countries would witness further expansion of "cordial and all-out" relations through joint efforts during Maduro's term in office.

Venezuela's leftist leader Maduro won a new six-year term on May 20 in an election rejected as “illegitimate” by his main rival, who has demanded that a repeat vote be held later this year.

Maduro, 55, who replaced Hugo Chavez after his death from cancer in 2013, was sworn in as Venezuela’s president on Friday.



Following Maduro’s election, the United States dismissed the presidential election as a "sham" and imposed new sanctions on Caracas on Monday.

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