PM meets Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, expresses condolences
Tehran: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and expressed condolences on the tragic death of late Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his companions. The prime minister underlined that president Raisi was a visionary leader who manifested steadfast dedication to serving his country and his people.
Recalling late President Raisi’s recent visit to Pakistan in April 2024, the prime minister highlighted his commendable role in further strengthening of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. PM meets Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, expresses condolences Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed solidarity with the Iranian brethren and sisters at the critical juncture in history and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood with the Government and people of brotherly Iran. He expressed the resolve to continue the vision of late president for strengthening of the bilateral relationship and trade between the two countries. He said that President Raisi’s contributions for the unity of Muslim Ummah as well as for the besieged people of Gaza would be etched in history.
PM meets Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, expresses condolences The prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that they appreciated the sentiments of the government and people of Pakistan in this critical time and expressed gratitude to them. He reiterated that Iran accorded importance to its ties with Pakistan and would continue the vision of late president in this regard. The prime minister invited the Supreme Leader to visit Pakistan.
