EU Presidency Statement concerning the Iranian Presidential elections
The Presidency of the Council of the EU closely followed the course of the Presidential elections held on 12 June 2009 and notices Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected for the second term as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Presidency is concerned about alledged irregularities during the election process and post-electional violence that broke out immediately after the release of the official election results on 13 June 2009.
The Presidency hopes that outcome of the Presidential elections will bring the opportunity to resume the dialogue on nuclear issue and clear up Iranian possition in this regard. The Presidency expects the new Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran will take its responsibility towards international community and respect its international obligations.
Contact:
- Milan Řepka, Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- tel.: +420 224 182 052, GSM: +420 724 034 154; e-mail: [email protected]
Last update: 16.8.2011 15:18
