Pakistani leaders call for strong Iran-Pakistan relationship
Islamabad, April 19, IRNA – Pakistani leaders belonging to different schools of thought have called for strong relationship between Iran and Pakistan.
1391/02/01 - 12:42
Talking to IRNA on the anniversary of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran they said the people of Iran and Pakistan enjoy decade old friendship because of the common religion and culture.
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ali-Reza Haghighian welcomed the guests. Then the national anthems of Iran and Pakistan were played on the occasion and a large cake was cut to celebrate the armed forces day.
Chief Guest on the occasion Chairman of Senate Nayer Hussain Bokhari said, 'it is a great pleasure that I am representing Pakistan on Iran’s army day.'
He added that Iran and Pakistan are two brotherly nations and linked in the bonds of religion and culture.
Mr. Bokhari said that both countries are working together to bring prosperity in the region. Senate Chairman said that Iran and Pakistan are building a major gas pipeline and the project would be beneficial for both countries.
Federal Minister for Postal Service Sardar Al-Haaj Muhammad Umar Gorgaij said that Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly nations.
He expressed gratitude to Iran for providing electricity to the country's Balochistan Province.
The minister also welcomed the decision of IRNA to start Urdu news service adding that the move will further enhance Iran-Pakistan's bilateral ties.
The former federal minister for religious affairs Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq said that Iran and Pakistan are like two brothers and ‘their army is actually our army.’
He said Iran has always helped Pakistan in difficult times and ‘we hope that the relationship of the two countries will continue to grow.’
Former Prime Minister of the Pakistani Administered Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood expressing his views said Iran and Pakistan are very close friends and have been enjoying strong bilateral ties.
He added that Iran has always supported the cause of Kahsmir and 'being a Kahsmiri I am thankful to Iran for supporting our cause.'
Former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and defense analyst (Retd)Lt General Hamid Gul praised the progress of Iran.
To a question he said that Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) permits Iran to enrich uranium upto 20 percent.
He said that US-Israel nexus is very dangerous for the whole world. “They want to dominate the whole world,” he warned. The analyst said that Iran has become an example of resistance to repression.
Senior Vice President of Pakistan Awami Tehreek, Agha Murtaza Poya congratulated Iran on the anniversary of armed forces. Replying to a question he said G5+1, Iran dialogue was very constructive.
To a question he said that Abu Musa Island belongs to Iran and they have to give up their futile efforts.
He hailed the IRNA Urdu news service saying that Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and should be promoted all over the world.
Deputy Secretary General Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), Allama Amin Shaheedi, congratulated Iran on the armed forces day.
The Palestinian Ambassador to Islamabad Hazem Hussein Abu Shanab wished Iran a bright future and prosperity on the IRI Army Day.
Political and religious leaders, members of Parliament, diplomats, dignitaries, and senior military and civilian officials attended the celebration.
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Islamabad, April 19, IRNA – Pakistani leaders belonging to different schools of thought have called for strong relationship between Iran and Pakistan.
1391/02/01 - 12:42
Talking to IRNA on the anniversary of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran they said the people of Iran and Pakistan enjoy decade old friendship because of the common religion and culture.
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ali-Reza Haghighian welcomed the guests. Then the national anthems of Iran and Pakistan were played on the occasion and a large cake was cut to celebrate the armed forces day.
Chief Guest on the occasion Chairman of Senate Nayer Hussain Bokhari said, 'it is a great pleasure that I am representing Pakistan on Iran’s army day.'
He added that Iran and Pakistan are two brotherly nations and linked in the bonds of religion and culture.
Mr. Bokhari said that both countries are working together to bring prosperity in the region. Senate Chairman said that Iran and Pakistan are building a major gas pipeline and the project would be beneficial for both countries.
Federal Minister for Postal Service Sardar Al-Haaj Muhammad Umar Gorgaij said that Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly nations.
He expressed gratitude to Iran for providing electricity to the country's Balochistan Province.
The minister also welcomed the decision of IRNA to start Urdu news service adding that the move will further enhance Iran-Pakistan's bilateral ties.
The former federal minister for religious affairs Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq said that Iran and Pakistan are like two brothers and ‘their army is actually our army.’
He said Iran has always helped Pakistan in difficult times and ‘we hope that the relationship of the two countries will continue to grow.’
Former Prime Minister of the Pakistani Administered Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood expressing his views said Iran and Pakistan are very close friends and have been enjoying strong bilateral ties.
He added that Iran has always supported the cause of Kahsmir and 'being a Kahsmiri I am thankful to Iran for supporting our cause.'
Former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and defense analyst (Retd)Lt General Hamid Gul praised the progress of Iran.
To a question he said that Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) permits Iran to enrich uranium upto 20 percent.
He said that US-Israel nexus is very dangerous for the whole world. “They want to dominate the whole world,” he warned. The analyst said that Iran has become an example of resistance to repression.
Senior Vice President of Pakistan Awami Tehreek, Agha Murtaza Poya congratulated Iran on the anniversary of armed forces. Replying to a question he said G5+1, Iran dialogue was very constructive.
To a question he said that Abu Musa Island belongs to Iran and they have to give up their futile efforts.
He hailed the IRNA Urdu news service saying that Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and should be promoted all over the world.
Deputy Secretary General Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), Allama Amin Shaheedi, congratulated Iran on the armed forces day.
The Palestinian Ambassador to Islamabad Hazem Hussein Abu Shanab wished Iran a bright future and prosperity on the IRI Army Day.
Political and religious leaders, members of Parliament, diplomats, dignitaries, and senior military and civilian officials attended the celebration.
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