"The Islamic Republic of Iran always and in principle considers holding elections as the legitimate right of the people to determine their fate and a step for consolidating democracy," Afkham said on Tuesday.
"There is no doubt that continuing this trend through the comprehensive partnership of all political parties and currents, specially the real representatives of all Egyptians, will not only be helpful in completing the process of forming national sovereignty, solidarity and unity of Egypt's civil society, but also leave its effects on the reinvigoration of stability, security and promotion of the regional status of that country," she added.
The clear winner of the presidential election, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, is expected to take the oath of office before the High Constitutional Court to become the ninth president of Egypt next weekend.
Al-Sisi has invited Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to attend his swearing-in ceremony in the coming days.
Al-Sisi's invitation letter was submitted by Head of Egypt's Interests Section in Tehran Khalid al-Said Ibrahim Amari to President Rouhani's Chief of Staff Mohammad Nahavandian in a meeting in the Iranian
