New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Hassan Rouhani on his re-election as the President of Iran and affirmed India’s commitment to strengthen the “special relationship” between the two nations.
“Heartiest congratulations to my friend, President @HassanRouhani on his re-election,” Modi tweeted in English and Persian languages. “India remains committed to strengthening our special relationship with Iran,” he added.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Iran will continue to achieve new heights under the dynamic leadership of President Rouhani. Rouhani, a 68-year-old cleric, won a resounding re- election victory on Saturday as voters backed his efforts to rebuild foreign ties and kickstart the struggling economy. (PTI)
