NOURNEWS - The Iranian foreign ministry extended its congratulations to Syria for holding successful election and also re-election of Bashar al-Assad as the country's president.
"Holding successful election and the Syrians' massive turnout is an important step in establishing peace and stability and reconstructing Syria," Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday, adding, "Iran respects the Syrian people's decision, supports the Syrian nation's right to determine its fate without foreign intervention, and congratulates Bashar al-Assad's victory."
Bashar al-Assad gained 13,540,360 votes to become Syrian president for the fourth time.
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