Tehran, IRNA - Presidents of Tanzania and Kenya congratulated Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi on Friday. Photo IRNA

The Tanzanian and Kenyan presidents in separate message congratulated Raisi on his victory in last month's presidential election in Iran.

Last Thursday, President of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) Denis Sassou Nguesso and Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina congratulated in separate messages Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi on his victory in Iran's 13th Presidential election.

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso congratulated Raisi on his election as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on his own and Croatian people and government's behalf.

He hoped that both countries would cooperate to boost friendly ties during Raisi's term.

The Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, too, congratulated Raisi on his own and Croatian people and government's behalf.

Rjoeline said that he firmly believed that there would be good opportunity to consolidate cooperation and friendship ties between Iran and Madagascar during Raisi's term.

He emphasized joint efforts to boost bilateral ties in the framework of interests and welfare of the people of both countries.

Former Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi was elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a June 18 presidential election, scoring 63 percent of votes. - IRNA

Group photo of the officials from the Turkish embassy, UNCHR, and community leaders on the donation site. Photo Benjamin Takpiny/Anadolu Agency

The Turkish Red Crescent extended a helping hand on Wednesday to 4,800 needy people in South Sudan during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

The aid group has distributed more than 3,000 kilograms of meat for the holiday to thousands of needy people in South Sudan.

The three-day holiday commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, or Abraham, to sacrifice his son at God's command before the last-minute divine substitute of a ram. During the holiday, sacrificed meat is distributed to the needy.

“We’ve provided Eid meat to 4,800 families. If it is estimated that every family consists of at least six persons,” said Akniyet Turganali, country representative for the Turkish Red Crescent in South Sudan.

“It’s a pleasure to be here to support these people. The Turkish Red Crescent provided food items during Ramadan and meat on Eid al-Adha,” he said while distributing packages to residents at the Jebel area in the capital, Juba.

Turkish Deputy Head of Mission for Political and Economic Affairs, Mustafa Kemal Akbulut, said that since Tuesday, Turkish aid and developmental agencies have been distributing food to vulnerable people for Eid al-Adha.

He said Turkey will continue supporting the government and people of South Sudan in their efforts to achieve peace and prosperity.

Akbulut said 2021 is the tenth anniversary of South Sudan and the establishment of diplomatic ties between South Sudan and Turkey.

He said Turkish aid and development agencies have been implementing projects in South Sudan in different fields including, education, health, livestock, and fisheries, among others.

Gaetano Thomas, a local community leader who received meat, appreciated the support of the Turkish Red Crescent.

He urged the Turkish government to provide training that will create jobs. - Benjamin Takpiny, Anadolu Agency