Iran's ambassador to Iraq, Iraj Masjedi, says the Islamic Republic will respect Iraqi people's choice in the forthcoming parliamentary elections slated for May 12 , and will continue to support any government that will come to power following the polls.
Speaking at a gathering of elites in the holy city of Najaf, the Iranian envoy said 'All Iraqi groups are our brothers and the Islamic Republic favors holding of a free election with high turnout of the Iraqi people, and this will lead to the formation of a strong government in Iraq".
Iraj Masjedi expressed hope that the Iraqi people, through unity and cohesion and by following the guidelines of top religious leaders, will successfully move along the road to progress and development.
Iran's ambassador also answered questions put to him by the audience, covering various aspects of the relationship between Tehran and Baghdad, including military, defense, political, economic and cultural ties .
