Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday praised Iraq for completing "successful" parliamentary elections this week.
The country held its sixth general election on Tuesday since the fall of the Saddam Hussein regime in 2003. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani 's coalition, Reconstruction and Development, came first in the election, according to the Independent High Electoral Commission.
His coalition received 1.3 million votes in Tuesday's election, the commission said.
Mr Pezeshkian said the "results reflect the will of the people", during a phone call with Mr Al Sudani.
"President Pezeshkian congratulated Prime Minister Al Sudani and his political coalition, Reconstruction and Development, on securing first place in the national elections results," a statement by Mr Al Sudani's office said.
The Iranian president wished the Iraqi people "continued progress in their path to democratic nation-building and the achievement of comprehensive development."
The two leaders also discussed "bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen them in a manner that supports regional stability and serves the interests of both t
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