TEHRAN – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has congratulated U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on his election victory.

In the message sent on Thursday, Ahmadinejad said that it is expected that fundamental and clear changes will be made in Washington’s foreign and domestic policies, as demanded by all nations and the American people, IRNA reported.
“As you know, the opportunities provided by Almighty God, which can be used for the elevation of nations, or, God forbid, to bring them down, are fleeting,” the message read.
“I hope you will prefer real public interests and justice to the never-ending demands of a selfish minority and seize the opportunity to serve the people so that you will be remembered with high esteem,” he said.
“On the other hand, the Americans who have spiritual tendencies expect the government to use all its energy… to serve the people, rectify the critical situation facing the U.S., restore its lost reputation as well as their hope and spirit, fully respect human rights, and strengthen the foundations of the family.
“Other nations also expect war-oriented policies, occupation, bullying, contempt for nations, and the imposition of discriminatory policies on them to be replaced by ones advocating justice, respect for human rights, friendship, and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
“They also want U.S. intervention to be limited to its borders, especially in the Middle East. It is expected that the unfair attitude toward restoring the rights of the Palestinians, Iraqis, and Afghans will be revised.
“The great nation of Iran welcomes fundamental and fair changes in U.S. policy and actions, especially in the region.”
Ahmadinejad also expressed hope that all human beings would be successful and healthy and that political leaders would seize the opportunity to establish justice and eliminate tyranny from the face of the Earth