Assad congratulates Rouhani on victory
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is one of the first world leaders to congratulate Iranian President Rouhani on his re-election. Assad's government is strongly backed by Tehran.
A statement released by Assad's office said the Syrian president has sent a letter to Rouhani congratulating him on the "confidence that the Iranian people gave to him to go forward in boosting Iran's status in the region and the world."
Assad said Syria would continue to work and cooperate with the Islamic Republic of Iran "in what boosts security and stability in the two countries, the region and the world."
