On 3 November 2026, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Iliana Iotova on her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
“Your decisive electoral victory is undoubtedly a clear testament to the people’s strong trust in you and their support for your initiatives aimed at ensuring the country’s sustainable development,” the message reads.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished Iliana Iotova success in her high office and the friendly people of Bulgaria well-being and prosperity.
The message came on the same day Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission announced the final results of the presidential runoff held on 1 November.
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