ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini held a farewell meeting with the Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The federal minister expressed his appreciation for the dedicated services of the ambassador for strengthening the bilateral ties in multiple areas between Pakistan and Iran.
Riaz Hussain Pirzada said that Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly countries having long political and economic ties ingrained in our century’s old common religious and cultural affinities.
The minister said that Pakistan has suffered a lot in its relations with the neighboring Countries, as this region has been the international political arena for decades.
We have much better human rights situation in Pakistan and other Muslim countries than in the countries those are so-called champions of human rights.
Currently, only Pakistan, Iran and Turkiye are extending their unwavering support for the people of Kashmir and Palestine, who are the victims of severe human rights violations in the world.
The minister called it very welcoming and positive for Muslim world that Iran and Saudi Arabia have come closer. That rapprochement will be a giant step towards the peace and stability in Persian Gulf and it will bring the whole Muslim fraternity on the same page.
He also said that only with the enhanced cooperation of Iran, we can improve the quality of life of the people living in the border areas of Balochistan.
The Iranian Ambassador of Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini appreciated the warm hospitality and support he had received during his tenure.
He mentioned Pakistan’s collaboration in multiple areas of common interest particularly that of in human rights. He cited that there is immense improvement in various aspects of our bilateral relations.
We have opened two new crossing points in Baluchistan and volume of bilateral trade have exceeded US$ 2 billion.
Both sides reiterated to explore more areas of bilateral cooperation and economic connectivity.
Minister wished the ambassador all the best for his future endeavors.
