Iran hails Venezuela election as victory for democracy

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has congratulated the Venezuelan government and nation for successfully holding their presidential election, saying it was a great success for democracy in the Latin American country.

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Date: 22 May 2018 - 11:27

TEHRAN (Defapress)-“Holding the presidential election in spite of domestic pressure and foreign threats and sanctions is a great victory and achievement for democracy in Venezuela,” Qassemi said in a statement.

The spokesman also congratulated incumbent Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for his re-election and said the Islamic Republic hopes foreign states respect the choice of Venezuelan people in the country’s presidential election and support political stability and economic development in this state.

The Islamic Republic of Iran once again underlines the significance of creating deep unity between the Venezuelan government and nation, he noted.

The spokesman also said Tehran is completely prepared to further enhance its mutual relations with Caracas.

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