UN chief congratulates Iran’s Rohani

The UN secretary general has extended his congratulations to Iran’s President-elect Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rohani on winning the recent presidential election.

A spokesperson for Ban Ki-moon said in a Saturday statement “The secretary general has been closely following up the 11th presidential election in Iran held on June 14th and notes with satisfaction the reported high turnout.”
The statement added. “He extends his warm congratulations to Mr. Hassan Rohani.”
The statement highlighted Ban’s determination to engage with the Iranian authorities and Rohani “on issues of importance to the international community and welfare of the Iranian nation.”
The statement further called on Iran to play a “constructive role in regional and international affairs.”
Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rohani won Iran’s 11th presidential election, which was marked by a high voter turnout.