Tehran: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election win. Pezeshkian sent a congratulatory message on Wednesday, two days after Lukashenko was declared winner of Belarus' presidential election, securing a seventh five-year term in office.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the massive voter turnout in the election was highlighted by President Pezeshkian as a testament to the Belarusian people's determination to shape their future. Pezeshkian expressed his confidence that the friendly ties between Iran and Belarus would continue to flourish. He also emphasized that their mutual cooperation on bilateral, regional, and international issues would strengthen during Lukashenko's new term.

Belarus held its presidential election on January 26, with five candidates competing for the top position. According to results published by the country's electoral commission, Lukashenko won 86.8% of the vote, extending his 31-year rule.