Hassan Rouhani's inauguration ceremony kicks off in Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's inauguration ceremony kicked off on Saturday evening before Majlis (parliament) lawmakers, foreign dignitaries and senior Iranian politicians, IRNA Iranian news agency reports.
The ceremony is reportedly attended by 8 presidents, 19 parliament speakers, 9 vice presidents and prime ministers, 7 parliament vice-speakers, 11 foreign ministers and 35 special envoys from different countries.
More than 400 foreign journalists are covering the ceremony.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also attends the inauguration ceremony of the Iranian President slated for August 5, according to July 24 report by the press department at the President’s Office.
Rouhani was reelected as Iranian president for a second consecutive term in national elections on May 19, securing nearly 57% of the total votes cast.
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