FM receives felicitation call from his Iranian counterpart

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday received a felicitation call from Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

They underscored the importance of fraternal ties between the two countries.

Iran's top diplomat expressed hope that Tehran and Islamabad can further expand their relations during Zardari’s tenure, the Ministery of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Amir-Abdollahian noted that Iran and Pakistan this year celebrate the 75th anniversary of establishing their relations which are based on cultural and historical commonalities.

He added that these relations can turn into a model for ties between Muslim states.

Iran’s Foreign Minister said that Tehran seeks to boost relations with Islamabad in all fields and invited his Pakistani counterpart to visit Iran.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari thanked Iran’s support over the Kashmir issue.

“FM B (Bilawal) BhuttoZardari received felicitation call from Iranian FM Amirabdolahian. Underscored imp (importance) of fraternal ties. Thanked for Iran’s support on Kashmir & solidarity with Palestine. Iranian FM invited B (Bilawal) Bhutto Zardari to visit Iran who also reciprocated the invitation,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in tweet.