Photo: Halla Tómasdóttir/instagram.com
On Sunday, June 2, 55-year-old businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir won the presidential election.
The candidate received 33.9% of the votes, beating her rival, former head of government Katrin Jakobsdottir, who received 25 %, report Fakty.com.ua.
According to the National Election Commission, these elections featured the highest turnout in Iceland since 1996 — 80.8% of citizens took part in them.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has already congratulated his Icelandic counterpart.
At home, the politician thanked Thomasdottir for her strong position in support Ukraine.
— I look forward to working together to strengthen the Ukrainian-Icelandic partnership, as well as to ensure a just and lasting peace in Europe and beyond— indicated by the head of state.
Zelensky wished Halla Tomasdottir successful and fruitful work in her new post.
Prepared by: Sergei Daga