President Asif Ali Zardari spoke with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and assured that Islamabad would continue to work with Tehran in all areas of mutual interest to further boost bilateral cooperation.
In a statement issued by the President’s House, the two leaders held a telephonic conversation and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The president also stressed on the need to enhance the exchange of information to overcome the security challenges being faced by the two countries.
“During the conversation, President Asif Ali Zardari offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies with the Iranian leadership and the bereaved families who lost their dear ones in the Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus,” said the statement.
President Zardari also expressed his concern over the humanitarian crisis and the genocide being committed by the Israeli forces, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
“The president also wished the Iranian President and his family continued well-being, health and happiness,” said the statement, adding that he also extended an invitation to the Iranian president to visit Pakistan.
The president also underlined the need to enhance the exchange of information to overcome the security challenges being faced by the two countries.
During the phone call, President Zardari also exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.
He also expressed his concern over the humanitarian crisis and the genocide being committed by the Israeli forces and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The president extended an invitation to the Iranian President to visit Pakistan and also wished the Raisi and his family continued well-being, health and happiness.
