Friday May 10, 2013

GE13: More foreign envoys continue to congratulate Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign envoys have continued to send congratulatory messages on Barisan Nasional's victory in the 13th general election (GE13).

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in congratulating Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, said the victory was achieved under his able leadership.

He also congratulated Najib on his reappointment as the Prime Minister and noted that the scenario could be construed as a strong backing for the policies of Barisan.

In a statement issued by the Iranian embassy here, Ahmadinejad said he was optimistic that bilateral relations under Najib's leadership and guidance would continue to grow strongly and “increase by the day, more so than in the past”.

“I pray that Allah grants Your Excellency and the Government and people of Malaysia good health, success and prosperity,” he said.

The GE13 on May 5 saw Barisan return to power after winning 133 of the 222 parliamentary seats to form the Federal Government.

Azerbaijan's ambassador-designate Prof Dr Qaley Allahverdiyev said the GE13 was conducted in a democratic and peaceful way.

“Taking into consideration that there were protests which took place last year and earlier this year, the recent election and the campaigns were really good,” he said.

He hoped that Barisan would fulfil all its promises and that “the people can feel or understand the changes that they (Barisan) will do for the betterment of the country”.

Ukraine ambassador Ihor V. Humennyisaid that he was impressed with the GE13, including the election campaign, which was well organised and conducted in a peaceful manner.

Malaysians' active involvement in the election proved that democratic development in the country was getting stronger and people were more politically conscious, he said in a statement.

However, he noted that the election results revealed polarisation of the Malaysian society on ethnic grounds and hoped that this could be overcome. - Bernama

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