Iran President congratulates new Singapore President

The message reads, 'I sincerely congratulate your election as the President of Singapore. I hope with regard to mutual political will and also ample potentials for the development of relations, ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Singapore will be further developed in all fields.'

According to IRNA, Rouhani wished health and success for her and prosperity and felicity for the the people of Singapore.

Yacob was the head of the Parliament of Singapore before and became the president on September 14. She is the first female president in Singapore.