ISLAMABAD: Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, has extended greetings to His Eminence Mojtaba Khamenei following his appointment as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Gilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding ties with Iran, underscoring the historical and cultural bonds between the two nations.
According to Senate of Pakistan, Gilani conveyed the collective felicitations from Pakistan’s Parliament, Senate, and its citizens to Mojtaba Khamenei. He highlighted the shared faith, culture, history, and language that bind Pakistan and Iran, advocating for expanded cooperation in various sectors. Additionally, Gilani expressed sorrow over the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, offering condolences to the Iranian leadership and populace on behalf of the Senate of Pakistan.