President Pezeshkian says Iran deeply values its ties with Pakistan
Talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who called on him in Tehran, Pezeshkian said Iran would never forget support extended by Pakistan during the war with Israel, state-run media PTV reported.
The Iranian president said the Zionist regime is trying to create rift among Muslim countries, emphasising that unity and harmony among Islamic countries is inevitable.
'If Muslim governments fully understand the importance of unity, they can form a united front against the Zionist regime,' he said.
President Pezeshkian expressed satisfaction over the current bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan.
He emphasised the importance of diplomatic exchanges and constructive dialogue to enhance cooperation between the two countries. He said both the countries have immense opportunities to enhance cooperation.
On the occasion, Minister Naqvi congratulated the Iranian president on the great victory in the war. He said Pakistan strongly condemned the attack on Iran at every forum.
The interior minister said Pakistan's Parliament was the first to pass a resolution condemning the war imposed on Iran and supported Iran's legitimate right to self-defence.
'The entire Iranian nation, including its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, bravely resisted the aggression,' he said, adding wise leadership of the supreme leader and his excellent strategy played a decisive role in the war, which is a source of pride for the Muslim Ummah, the Ministry of Interior stated in a Facebook post.
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