Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo over his election as Ghana's President, expressing hope that the two sides could expand bilateral ties in various fields.
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"I hope that bilateral and progressing ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Ghana will continue under your presidency,” Rouhani said in his message.
Akufo-Addo, 72, defeated incumbent John Dramani Mahama in peaceful elections a month ago.