President-elect Responds To Congratulatory Messages

Tehran, July 6, IRNA – President-elect Hassan Rohani on Saturday responded to the congratulatory messages of Azeri, Nicaraguan, Slovak and Belarus presidents. In response to a message by Azerbaijanˈs President Ilham Aliyev, Rohani called for expansion of Tehran-Baku bilateral cooperation in all areas. In a message to Nicaraguaˈs President Daniel Ortega, Rohani expressed hope that bilateral ties would further develop in all fields based on mutual respect and interests. Appreciating Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic for his congratulatory message, he hoped that mutual brotherly and friendly ties would further boost. He also commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Slovakia. Responding to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko message of congratulation, Rohani called for enhancement of bilateral ties in all areas./end