In the phone conversation, Raisi thanked Barzani for the call, expressing hope that security and synergy in the region would further increase by activating existing capacities.

Meanwhile Co-Presidents of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Bafel Jalal Talabani and Lahur Sheikh Jangi congratulated Raisi's victory in the 13th presidential election of Iran.

The PUK eagerly awaits all-out cooperation aiming to reinforce brotherly relations between Iraqi Kurdish people and Iranians, the message reads.

It added, the region is dire need of your wisdom in line with establishing language of negotiations and reinforcing peace and security, IRNA said in a report.

The PUK wishes progress for people of Iran, it noted.

Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi was announced on Saturday as the winner of the June 18 presidential election in Iran, scoring 62 percent of votes.

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