INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Irans Foreign Ministry on Thursday congratulated the Lebanese country, federal government and all active political celebrations and
groups on the election of Army Commander Joseph Aoun as Lebanons new presidentIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the
election of Jospeh Aoun which is the result of unity and agreement amongst a majority of the Lebanese political groups and celebrations is a
success for whole Lebanon.Baqaei also expressed hope that the new president would enhance national unity, help with the course to progress
and development which Lebanon would counter financial obstacles and rebuild the damages caused by the Zionist regimes savage attacks on the
country.The ministry spokesperson likewise wished the election would assist secure nationwide sovereignty and territorial integrity in the
face of the profession regimes hazards and covetous eyes.He likewise pointed to historical ties between Iran and Lebanon and repeated that
the Islamic Republic is prepared to establish ties with the Lebanese federal government in all areas and wished success for the brand-new
