Institute of Regional Studies in collaboration with Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization Research and Development (AIERD) held a seminar On President Raisi’s vision of regional cooperation. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza AmiriMoghadam was the keynote speaker alongwith Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mohammad MudassirTipu. Shakeel Ahmed Ramayacted as the moderator for the discussion.
In his welcome address, President IRS Ambassador Jauhar Saleem hailed the ‘Neighbourhood Policy’ of President EbrahimRaisi (late). He recalled that Ambassador Jauhar pointed out that IRS was the first institution that had arranged a seminar on this policy and highlighted Raisi’s successful diplomacy for revival of ties with UAE and Egypt and rapprochement with Saudi Arabia in 2023.
Ambassador Reza Amirithanked IRS for organizing the seminar and noted that regional cooperation was the key agenda during the tenure of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdollahian. That was very much reflected by 28 foreign visits that President Raisiunder took.
Ambassador Amiri stressed that President Raisi’svisit to Pakistan was his most extensive visit in which he visited three cities and met with top leadership of the country including the President, Prime Minister, Speaker National Assembly, Chairman Senate and Army Chief.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, Mohammad Mudassir Tipu highlighted President Raisi’s dedicated efforts to bolster the enduring cultural and economic bonds with Pakistan. He explained that President Raisiand other Iranian officials shared the deep sense of respect for Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.
