TEHRAN- The political advisor of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution described the fourteenth presidential election as a symbol of pride and honor in the country's history.

Ali Shamkhani, former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the ninth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a congratulatory message, saying, "By divine grace and with the informed presence of the noble people and the situation-aware Islamic Iran, the fourteenth round of presidential elections has been registered as a symbol of honor and instructive in the history of our country."

He pointed out that in this election, once again it was proven that democracy and people’s rule are based on the valuable and historical teachings of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, who said "The benchmark is the people’s vote."

In continuation of his address to Masoud Pezeshkian, the political advisor to the Leader stated, "Your Excellency, by the vote of the majority of our compatriots in Iran and around the world, in a completely competitive and healthy election, you have been chosen as the ninth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Congratulations on the valuable trust that the noble and appreciative people of Iran placed in you. I wish you a continued success in your path of sincere and effective service to the honorable nation of Iran, and I hope for your comprehensive efforts to solve their problems using all the capacities and capabilities of the country."