Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed sincere Eid Al-Fitr greetings to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the people of Iran. During a telephone conversation with President Pezeshkian, the prime minister expressed his best wishes, marking the joyous occasion of Eid. “On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, the Supreme Leader, and the people of Iran on the auspicious occasion of Eid,” stated PM Shehbaz. He proceeded to highlight the strong and fraternal relations that have consistently existed between Pakistan and Iran. The prime minister emphasized that, as neighboring countries, Pakistan and Iran could mutually benefit from enhanced trade relations. He also pointed out the necessity for both nations to collaborate more closely in addressing challenges such as border security. “We must strengthen our cooperation in various sectors, including security, to effectively address common challenges,” said PM Shehbaz. He reiterated his commitment to bolstering bilateral relations with Iran. Concurrently, PM Shehbaz also extended Eid greetings to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan. In a separate telephone call with President Tokayev, the two leaders exchanged well-wishes for Eid Al-Fitr. The leaders reviewed the progress in their bilateral relations, expressing satisfaction with the positive developments. They discussed areas of mutual interest, including agriculture, economy, trade, and investment, and agreed on the importance of enhancing cooperation in these domains. “We anticipate President Tokayev’s visit to Pakistan later this year,” said Shehbaz Sharif. “Such exchanges will strengthen bilateral cooperation between our countries,” he added, expressing optimism about further deepening ties between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
