Press Releases
Presidential election in the Islamic Republic of Iran (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)
July 6, 2024
- On Friday, July 5 (local time), the runoff of the presidential election in the Islamic Republic of Iran was held and H.E. Dr. Pezeshkian has been elected as the next President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Japan hopes that Iran, under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Pezeshkian, will play a constructive role for alleviating tensions and stabilizing the situation in the Middle East region.
- Japan will continue its proactive diplomatic efforts toward easing tensions and stabilizing the situation in the Middle East region based on the traditional friendly relationship with Iran, while enhancing dialogues with the new Iranian administration under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Pezeshkian.