‘Unity among Islamic countries imperative’

Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Thursday said that unity among Islamic countries was imperative to resolve issues confronted by the Muslim Ummah.

During a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Seyed Mohammad Ali, the speaker also discussed matters of mutual interest, including strengthening the bilateral cooperation in various fields, promoting regional peace and security, and enhancing trade and economic ties between Pakistan and Iran.

The speaker congratulated Seyed Mohammad Ali on his successful diplomatic assignment in Pakistan and appreciated his contributions to further strengthening the brotherly ties between the two countries. He expressed gratitude to Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei and President Raisi for their continued support of the Kashmir cause and assured Iran of Pakistan's support on its core issues, including the JCPOA and human rights issues.

The speaker felicitated the Iranian Ambassador on the revival of Iran and Saudi Arab diplomatic relations. Underscoring Pakistan’s close fraternal relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia, he termed it as a positive step that would lead to improving regional peace and stability as well as increasing cooperation among Muslim countries to overcome the current challenges faced by Muslim Ummah.

The two sides reiterated their commitment to fighting terrorism, which poses a common threat to both Iran and Pakistan, through joint concerted efforts.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 14^th, 2023.