Welcoming the outcome of the election, Ghasemi congratulated the President-elect Macron, the people and government of France.
He also hoped for working with the new President and continuing cooperation with the French government.
Ghasemi expressed hope that relations between Iran and France would further develop in the new era after the elections, in line with the interests of the Iranian and Frech nations.
Former French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry, Macron defeated Marine Le Pen by 66.06% to 33.94% according to the French interior ministry.
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