Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, meets with Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House.
Islamabad : The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, called on Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, at Parliament House. During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the overall regional situation and promotion of bilateral relations.
Chairman Senate stated that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Iran. Speaking on the Iran-Israel situation, Mr. Gilani said, “I am pleased that a ceasefire has been established between Iran and Israel. We commend the leadership, armed forces, and people of Iran for their defense efforts, during this difficult time.” He praised the effective strategy of the Iranian leadership, which prevented the conflict from escalating and led to a ceasefire.
He further stated, “I am confident that Iran, with its effective strategy, strength, courage, and resilience, will soon recover. We pray for peace, prosperity and development, of the region .We offer heartfelt condolences and sympathy for the martyrdom of senior Iranian military officers, nuclear scientists, and innocent civilians in the Israeli attacks.”
Pakistan has strongly condemned the aggression by Israel against Iran on various important forums. Pakistan reiterates its full support for Iran’s sovereignty and its legitimate right to self-defense under the UN Charter.
Chairman Senate further shared that the Prime Minister of Pakistan has communicated with Iranian leadership a number of times since 13 June, Strongly condemning Israeli aggression and assuring full solidarity with the government and people of Iran.Pakistan’s leadership and Parliament have issued strong statements condemning Israel’s attacks and blatant violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He added that Pakistan supported the joint statement issued by the 51st OIC Foreign Ministers’ Conference and 21 Arab and African countries against Israeli aggression. The Iranian political leadership and Parliament expressed their gratitude to Pakistan for its full support. Discussing bilateral relations, Mr. Gilani said that Pakistan considers Iran a brotherly neighbour.
He underlined the need for high-level exchanges enhanced defence cooperation, and a focus on economic ties further strengthened bilateral relations.
Chairman Senate conveyed best wishes to the Supreme Leader and the people of Iran.
The Chairman Senate recalled his previous visits to Iran as speaker and as prime minister of Pakistan “I have always placed relationship with Iran at high esteem and meeting with Iranian leadership have always remained productive’’ Gilani remarked.
He also referred to his recent parleys is with Iranian leadership in Baku. IPU and NAM where both sides supported each other stance. He paid rich tributes to Iran and people for resilience and wisdom to handle the recent situation.
He termed Israeli aggression as uncalled for and against UN Charter. He also informed that the Senate of Pakistan passed resolution condemning Israeli aggression.
The Chairman Senate informed that Pakistan also played very responsible role in Pakistan India standoff. He said that India blatantly violated international norms. I visited a number of countries to convey Pakistan’s stance and diplomatic efforts produced positive results chairman Senate said. HE said that Islam is a religion of peace. He underline the need to work for the unity of Muslim Ummah. He said that MOUs have been signed between the two countries for trade and business. He referred to SIFC which acts a one window operation to facilitate trade and investment.
The ambassador briefed the Chairman Senate about the Iran Israel situation. He also thanked the Chairman Senate, the National assembly and the Senate for support during the crisis.
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