Islamabad, October 28, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi thanked President Syed Ibrahim Raisi for Iran’s consistent support on Kashmir issue, especially from Supreme Leader. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed the gratitude during a courtesy call on President of Iran, Syed Ibrahim Raisi in Tehran. Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Rahim Hayat Qureshi and senior officials accompanied the Foreign Minister.

“The people of Kashmir looked towards Iran’s steadfast support in their just struggle,” he added. The Foreign Minister conveyed greetings from leadership and said that Pakistan attached high importance to its bilateral relations with Iran, based on geographic proximity, common border and shared objectives of peace and development. He added that the bilateral relations had been further strengthened due to recent high-level engagements.

The Foreign Minister briefed President Raisi on Pakistan’s efforts to help achieve stability in Afghanistan. Given the precarious economic situation in Afghanistan, he called for sustained engagement and urgent provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghan brethren by the international community.

He added that it was important for the neighbours of Afghanistan to have continued consultations for a regional approach as peace in Afghanistan would lead to stability, economic development and regional connectivity. Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s invitation to President Raisi for a visit to Pakistan. President Raisi thanked for the invitation and said that he looked forward to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient date.

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