Peres says Obama to serve future of peace, prosperity
President Shimon Peres, who is in Moscow for a series of political talks with his counterpart Vladimir Putin, commented on the results of the US presidential election in a speech at the Russian Academy of Science, where he received the title of Honorary Professor.
"The US elections were a first-class democratic event. It was a complex election campaign, but one that was fascinating to follow. I am convinced that President Obama will serve a future of peace and prosperity, and from Russia I send my full appreciation and congratulations to the American people and the elected president." (Merav Yudilovitch, Moscow)
