Iran lauds High Turn Out In Afghanistan Election

Tehran, April 7, IRNA – Iranˈs embassy in Kabul, in a statement issued on Sunday, declared its support for Afghanistan elections result and called it a success for the Afghan nation. ˈSuccessful holding of presidential and provincial elections in Kabul showed the profound political insight of Afghan nation,ˈ it noted. The statement added that the high turn out of people in recent elections will play a key role in securing Afghanistan stability. Afghan voters turned out in large numbers Saturday for historic presidential and provincial elections, undeterred by the threat of violence by the Taliban and poor weather. Karzai was chosen by Afghan leaders to head the country after the fall of the Taliban and won two subsequent presidential elections in 2004 and 2009. ./end