Masoud Pezeshkian reacts after casting his ballot during the presidential runoff elections in Shareh Qods on Friday. AFP

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed wrote on X, "Congratulations to Dr Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) on his election as President of Iran. I wish him success in his role and look forward to working together to further strengthen ties between the UAE and Iran for the benefit of our two nations and peoples."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar congratulatory messages to the Iranian President-elect.

"We extend our congratulations to His Excellency President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory in the fourteenth presidential election of the Islamic Republic of Iran," wrote Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid on X.

"We look forward to strengthening bilateral relations for the benefit of our nations and peoples, and to working together to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region," said Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid.

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