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FM Fidan to attend inauguration of Iran’s President Pezeshkian

FM Fidan to attend inauguration of Iran's President Pezeshkian On September 3, 2023, Hakan Fidan met in Tehran with former Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who was killed in a helicopter crash. (Photo via Turkish Foreign Ministry)
By Newsroom
Jul 29, 2024 12:42 PM

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Iran on Tuesday to attend the inauguration ceremony of Masoud Pezeshkian, president-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Pezeshkian’s election victory

According to a written statement from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fidan’s visit to Tehran is scheduled for Tuesday, where he will represent Türkiye at Pezeshkian’s swearing-in ceremony.

Pezeshkian, former health minister, secured his position as the ninth president of Iran in the second round of the presidential elections held on July 5. He received 53.7% of the vote.

Following the inauguration, Pezeshkian is expected to present his newly formed cabinet to the Iranian Parliament for a vote of confidence.

Last Updated:  Jul 29, 2024 12:43 PM
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