Iran Pleased with Erdogan’s Victory: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi offered his congratulations to Recep Tayyip Erdogan on winning a new term as president after victory in Sunday’s election and said Tehran welcomes his victory.
“The news (about Erdogan’s re-election) was very pleasing to us; I use the opportunity to congratulate Mr. Erdogan and the Turkish people who participated in a massive election,” Qassemi told reporters in Tehran on Monday.
“This massive presence can be the basis for the stability, security and economic development of our friendly and neighboring country, Turkey,” he added.
Qassemi further expressed the hope that in Erdogan’s new term in office, the Tehran-Ankara cooperation would develop more than ever at different levels.
In a message on Monday morning, the Iranian president also warmly congratulated Erdogan on winning the confidence of the Turkish nation in the presidential election.
Erdogan won a new term after securing outright victory in the first round of Turkey’s presidential election. State media reports put Erdogan on 53% with 99% of votes counted, and his closest rival Muharrem Ince on 31%.
The 64-year-old gave a triumphant victory speech from his party's headquarters in the capital Ankara, declaring: "The winner of this election is each and every individual among my 81 million citizens."
