Parviz Sarvari, Vice President of the Islamic City Council of Tehran, during his trip to Russia, examined the elections of the ninth term of the Duma of this country and emphasized the commonalities between the two countries. In this trip, which was made at the official invitation of the Federation Council of Russia, he referred to various aspects of holding elections under current conditions.
Holding elections with modern patterns
Sarvari said: "Today we observe an election with very high participation similar to our own country's elections." He pointed out that parliamentary elections will be held in Iran next year and emphasized the necessity of drawing on Russia's experiences. According to him, the Russian Duma elections are held in-person, remotely, and fully electronically, and this type of voting could also be utilized in the current insecurity in Iran.
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The necessity of public participation in elections
The Vice President of the Islamic City Council of Tehran added: "I hope we can also provide the necessary conditions for people to participate in the elections and prove their role in the existential struggle." Sarvari also referred to positive interactions with various countries, including BRICS member states, and expressed hope that these collaborations would lead to a future experience without American dominance.
This trip was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two cities and for international oversight of the Duma elections in Russia. Sarvari noted that such interactions could be beneficial for countries in various fields and help strengthen international relations.
Based on the experiences gained from this trip, it seems that Iran is striving to utilize the successful experiences of other countries in conducting elections and to improve its electoral processes. These experiences can be applied in various conditions, especially when security and political issues are prioritized.
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