Shehbaz holds telephonic conversation with President Raisi
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, in a telephonic conversation with the President of Iran, Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Iran in all areas of mutual interest, particularly trade, energy cooperation, security and regional stability.
He expressed satisfaction on the recent operationalization of Polan-Gabd Electricity Transmission Line and appreciated the Iranian Government’s cooperation in that regard.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the need for enhancing people-to-people contacts, including cultural and educational exchanges, to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Iranian leadership’s efforts in promoting peace and stability in the region and congratulated President Ebrahim Raisi on the historic development of resumption of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The Prime Minister called for an immediate end to Israel’s human rights violations in the occupied territory and stressed the need for a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the two-state solution, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions and international law.
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to maintain close contact on all matters of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on Thursday.
The Defence Minister expressed his appreciation for cordial and fraternal ties nourished by centuries old religious and cultural affinities. He stated the Pakistan is grateful for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s strong and unwavering support for the just struggle of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
While expressing the importance of Joint Border commission the Minister said that Pakistan has taken all necessary measures in domain of border management and joint efforts in this regard.
Asif said that Pakistan welcomes Iran-KSA rapprochement. It is a positive move for peace and stability in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hurmouz.
Moreover, Minister for Defence highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in achieving long lasting peace in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover of Kabul.
