ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday underscored the importance of strengthening relations between Pakistan and Iran, urging both countries to fully utilise opportunities for closer cooperation while emphasising the need to foster unity among Muslim nations.
The remarks came as he received the credentials of Pakistan’s newly appointed ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, during an official ceremony.
Describing Pakistan as a “brotherly country” and “a second home for all Iranians”, Pezeshkian highlighted the value Tehran places on its longstanding relationship with Islamabad.
According to the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran, the Iranian president also acknowledged Pakistan’s role in encouraging dialogue between Iran and the United States, saying Islamabad had shown a sincere commitment to promoting peace. He expressed optimism that bilateral ties would continue to strengthen in the coming years.
Ambassador Siddiqui conveyed the good wishes of Pakistan’s leadership to President Pezeshkian and the people of Iran, while highlighting the broad scope for enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with Iran to advance regional peace and security and to promote greater unity within the Muslim Ummah.
The embassy said President Pezeshkian assured the ambassador of his full support in carrying out his diplomatic responsibilities and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two neighbouring countries.
