Karzai congratulates Iran over polls

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has congratulated the Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei and the Iranian nation and government on the successful holding of the country’s 11th presidential election.

According to Press TV, in a Saturday message, Karzai expressed his gladness over the calm and peaceful environment of Iran’s June 14 election and the high voter turnout, describing the event as another democratic step in a neighboring country.
Karzai expressed optimism that bilateral relations between his country and Iran would further expand under the new Iranian administration.