Iran's President Calls for Further Development of Ties with Algeria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a letter to his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika, congratulated him on his re-election as the country’s top executive official, and called for closer ties between the two countries.
“Certainly, your Excellency’s re-election by the Algerian nation shows the full trust of the talented people of your country in the sagacious, wise policies of your good self,” President Rouhani said in his message.
He also expressed the hope that during President Bouteflika's new term in office, and thanks to the capabilities of the two nations and the existing potentials in Iran and Algeria, the two nations would witness further expansion of friendly and brotherly comprehensive bilateral relations, the official website of Iran’s president reported.
Bouteflika won 81.53 percent of total vote to secure a fourth term in office, president of the Algerian constitutional court Murad Medelci said in a state television statement, noting that turnout reached 50.7 percent.
The official added that the results were final and cannot be challenged. Bouteflika's main rival former Premier Ali Benflis came second with 12.18 percent.
Candidates Abdelaziz Belaid garnered 3.36 percent, Louisa Hanoune 1.37 percent, Ali Fawzi Rebaine 0.99 percent, and Moussa Touati 0.56 percent, Kuwait News Agency reported.
Bouteflika expressed in a televised statement his appreciation to all candidates who run in elections. The Algerian leader expressed hope that all candidates work to make the country prosper.
