Mar 10, 2024, 4:08 PM
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Raisi felicitates Zardari on election as Pakistani president

Mar 10, 2024, 4:08 PM
News ID: 85414341
Raisi felicitates Zardari on election as Pakistani president

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

In a congratulatory message on Sunday, Raisi pointed to the deep-rooted cultural and religious ties between Iran and Pakistan, calling for strengthening ties more than before.

As always, and especially in the new era, the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to broaden ties with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Iranian President added.

Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has won a second term as the President of Pakistan.

He was supported by the ruling coalition in a vote by parliament and regional assemblies.

Zardari secured 411 votes, while his opponent, Mehmood Khan Achakzai received 181 votes.

The Election Commission of Pakistan announced these results on Saturday after tallying the votes by national MPs, provincial MPs, and senators.

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