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TEHRAN \u2013 A delegation from Iran\u2019s Parliament met with Igor Karpenko, Chairman of Belarus\u2019 Central Election Commission, to discuss electoral processes and bilateral relations.<\/p>\n
The meeting took place as part of the Iranian delegation\u2019s visit to Belarus as international observers for the country\u2019s presidential election. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Ali Asghar Bagherzadeh and Ali Keshavarzi, the chair and vice-chair of the Iran-Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group, led the Iranian delegation. Bagherzadeh highlighted the strengthening ties between Iran and Belarus, stating that Iran\u2019s presence in the election monitoring process reflected the deepening relationship between the two nations. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe participation of 480 international observers in the election demonstrates Belarus\u2019 commitment to transparency,\u201d Bagherzadeh said. He also praised the high voter turnout, describing it as a strong indication of public support for the Belarusian government. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Keshavarzi pointed out key differences between Iran\u2019s and Belarus\u2019 electoral systems, noting that Belarus allows early voting while Iran conducts all elections on a single day. He commended the high level of organization at polling stations and emphasized that broad public participation plays a crucial role in national development. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Addressing concerns about international recognition of the election results, Keshavarzi remarked, \u201cWhile Western countries refuse to acknowledge Belarus\u2019 elections, every independent nation has the right to hold free and sovereign elections without external interference.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n
For his part, Karpenko welcomed Iran\u2019s participation in election monitoring, calling it a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation. \u201cThis is the first time representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran have observed a presidential election in Belarus,\u201d he said. \u201cIt marks an important new chapter in our relations and strengthens our cooperation in international election monitoring.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n