Putin congratulates Nizar Amidi on election as president of Iraq

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as president of Iraq.

According to a Kremlin statement, Putin expressed hope for Amidi’s contributions to the further development of “traditionally friendly” Russian-Iraqi relations.

“Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as President of the Republic of Iraq,” said the statement. “I wish you success in this high position.”

Nizar Amidi was elected Iraq’s president after winning 227 of 249 votes in parliament’s 2nd round on Saturday, becoming the country’s 6th president since 2003.