BEIRUT, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Ebrahim Raisi on his election as the Iranian president.

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In his message, Aoun wished Raisi success in assuming his new responsibilities, highlighting the friendly relations between Lebanon and Iran, according to a statement by Lebanon's Presidency.

Raisi was elected as Iran's eighth president since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in the country.