Lahore (Web Desk): Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday said that Pakistan and Iran enjoy deep-rooted historical, religious, cultural and civilizational ties and both countries are keen to develop centers of arts and learning besides promotion of arts and sciences.
Addressing the students and faculty at the historic Government College University (GCU)during his visit, the Iranian President said that it is need of the hour to pay special attention to arts, sciences and technology in order to shine among the comity of nations.
President Raisi said that our universities are centers of learning and research and a comprehensive strategy in the education sector may pay dividends.
On Allama Iqbal, the Iranian President said the poetry of poet of the East Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal enjoys special acceptance in Iran.
He said Pakistan and Iran maintain the same stance on the Palestine issue.
Dr Raisi said Iran would further enhance its cooperation with Pakistan in the energy and other sectors.
The Iranian President thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the cordial hospitality during his visit.
In her address, Vice Chancellor GCU Prof Dr Shazia Bashir welcomed the Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to the corridors of historic Government College.
She said Pakistan and Iran can open up new vistas of progress and development through bilateral cooperation in education sector.
