Iran welcomes Venezuela's election results, rejects 'foreign pressure'
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Iran has welcomed the results of the Venezuelan elections, held on July 28, and firmly stated its opposition to any external intervention in the nation's affairs.
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An election campaign sign for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reads in Spanish "Vote for peace and stability" by residential buildings in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (AP)
Iran respects the results of the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela and rejects any foreign interference in the country's internal affairs, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
In a statement released on X, the Foreign Ministry said "The [Islamic Republic] of Iran stresses the necessity to respect the vote & choice of the Venezuelan people within the framework of the right to self-determination of nations."
It further extended its "solidarity and firm support" for Venezuela and its government, stressing its rejection and opposition to any foreign pressure or influence targeting the will of the people of Venezuela.
Iran added that it was confident that Venezuela possesses the capability and resolve to protect its citizens' fundamental rights in line with the nation's constitution.
It is worth noting that the National Electoral Council declared Maduro a winner of the July 28 election with 51% of the vote.
At Maduro request, Venezuelan court launches audit of election results
Venezuela's Supreme Court has initiated an audit of the presidential election results and summoned all candidates for testimony, following calls from opposition activists and international supporters for a vote recount.
The audit was requested by President Nicolas Maduro, who filed a constitutional protection lawsuit with the Electoral Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice on Wednesday, asserting electoral interference.
"[The court] has accepted, supported and initiated an investigation and verification process in order to ultimately determine the results of the election," the statement released on Thursday read.
The court has summoned all 10 presidential candidates to provide testimony before the Electoral Chamber on August 2.
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