Tehran, June 12, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a message on Saturday, congratulated his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the country's National Day.

President Rouhani sincerely congratulated President Duterte and the government and the people of Philippines on the National Day of the country.

Rouhani expressed hope that the ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of the Philippines would expand in all bilateral, regional, and international aspects.

He also wished success for the Philippine President and prosperity and welfare for the Philippines people.

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