PM Shehbaz offers condolences to Iran over losses in Israeli aggression
Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary, PM Sharif signed the condolence book at the Iranian mission.
Sharif was received by Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam and senior embassy officials. He conveyed Pakistan's deep sorrow and solidarity with the people and government of Iran, paying tribute to the courage and resilience of the Iranian nation.
'Pakistan stands with Iran in this difficult time,' the prime minister said, while offering prayers for those who lost their lives and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
Iran-Israel war: envoy Moghaddam praises JI, Pakistani nation
Reaffirming Pakistan's consistent and continued support for Iran, Sharif also conveyed his respects and good wishes to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian.
The prime minister's visit underscores Pakistan's longstanding policy of fostering regional peace, stability, and solidarity among neighboring countries, in line with broader principles of mutual respect and cooperation.
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