Russian President Vladimir Putin. File. Photograph credit score: AP
Russian chief Vladimir Putin has congratulated Iranian reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory within the second spherical of the presidential election, the Kremlin reported on July 6.
“I hope that your time period as president will contribute to strengthening constructive bilateral cooperation between our pleasant peoples,” Putin stated in a message to Pezeshkian.
The 2 international locations, that are topic to robust Western sanctions, can “coordinate efforts to resolve worldwide issues in a constructive method,” he stated.
Pezeshkian received greater than 16 million votes, or about 54 %, whereas his rival, ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili, received greater than 13 million, or about 44 %, of the roughly 30 million votes solid within the runoff.
Elections weren’t due till 2025 however have been referred to as early after ultra-conservative President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash.
4 candidates have been current within the first spherical held on June 28.