Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdo?an on his re-election as president of Turkey.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message released on Monday congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdo?an on his re-election as president of Turkey.

Iranian President expressed his hope that amicable and friendly relationship between Iran and Turkey would be strengthened more than before and very close cooperation of the two countries in regional and international developments will provide suitable ground for solving problems and invigorating peace and security in the region.

Rouhani wished health and success for Erdo?an and dignity and welfare for the Turkish people.

Turkey's Supreme Election Council (YSK) on early Monday announced President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won absolute majority in presidential election as 97.7 percent of ballot boxes were opened.

Earlier on Sunday, Erdogan declared his success in Turkey's historic presidential and parliamentary elections.

His ruling AK Party is also leading in parliamentary elections, with 42.4 percent of the vote counted.

Along with the MHP, the AK Party’s election ally, the People's Alliance has won 53.6 percent of the vote so far.