(ANSA) - TEHRAN, June 19 - Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, when the final official results of yesterday's elections have not yet been announced.
"Relations between Iran and Russia - writes Putin, quoted by the Irna agency - are traditionally friendly and the two countries enjoy good neighborly relations". "I hope that your mandate - adds the Russian president - will help the expansion of constructive mutual cooperation in different fields and joint actions on international issues to ensure the interests of the two parties and strengthen the security and stability of the region". (HANDLE).