Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan held a telephone conversation with Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian, the President-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran, offering congratulations on his recent electoral victory. The call underscored the close ties and shared aspirations for enhanced bilateral cooperation and regional peace.
According to Press Information Department, Prime Minister Sharif extended his best wishes to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and the Iranian populace, celebrating the democratic transition. The leaders expressed a mutual commitment to strengthening relations in trade, energy, and security, building on agreements from the late President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s April 2024 visit. President-elect Pezeshkian expressed his eagerness to fortify the fraternal bonds between their nations. Discussions also covered ongoing regional developments, with both leaders pledging continued collaboration.