Iran values Pakistan’s support during critical times: Masoud

Web Desk: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their extremely critical role in steering the mediation process, with great skill and sincerity.   

He expressed his gratitude during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this afternoon, which lasted for more than thirty minutes.

This was the first contact between the two leaders since the signing of the historic Islamabad Peace Deal.

Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would always remember Pakistan's positive and constructive efforts and its support for Tehran during these difficult times.

Conveying his best wishes to the people of Pakistan, the Iranian President said Iran is keen to further enhance and expand bilateral ties with Pakistan in all areas of mutual interest.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Pezeshkian, the Iranian leadership and the brotherly people of Iran on the signing of the historic peace deal.

He said the landmark agreement would not only help restore peace in the region but would also contribute significantly to Iran's reconstruction and further strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations in all areas of mutual interest.

The Prime Minister also conveyed his respectful regards to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.

While lauding Iran's decision to sign the peace deal, Shehbaz Sharif wished the Iranian side success in the next phase of negotiations. He assured the Iranian President of Pakistan's continued support as a brotherly and neighbouring country in all spheres.

Both leaders agreed to visit each other's capitals at the earliest opportunity to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance collaboration on regional issues.

They also agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days.