The Elders welcomed the re-election of President Hassan Rouhani in Iran as a sign that the Iranian people clearly desire peaceful relations with the outside world and a more tolerant society at home. On the occasion of their board meeting in Helsinki, Finland, the Elders noted President Rouhani’s consistent support for the nuclear deal between Iran and the “P5+1” powers (the United States, Russia, China, France, Germany and the United Kingdom), and expressed the hope that his re-election means all signatories will continue to work in good faith for its full implementation. Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders, said: “The Iranian people have given President Rouhani a fresh and convincing mandate to pursue his policy of openness and engagement. I hope he can build on the success of the nuclear agreement to deepen relations with the West and begin to bridge the sectarian chasm between Iran and its regional neighbours.”

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