Tehran (Web Desk/Agencies): Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Iran.
He made these remarks during a meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian after the investiture ceremony in Tehran.
Dr. Pezeshkian appreciated the felicitation messages and underlined Iran’s commitment to good neighbourly relations.
Deputy PM Dar also attended the banquet following the investiture ceremony of President Pezeshkian.
He also interacted with Vice President of Brazil Geraldo Alckmin and Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan parliament) Rustam Emomali, and discussed the matters of mutual interest.
The deputy prime minister conveyed the warmest wishes of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on his electoral victory.
Deputy PM Dar visited Tehran on Tuesday to attend the investiture ceremony of the President-elect of Iran, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian.
On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, the DPM conveyed a message of felicitations and best wishes for President Pezeshkian on his assumption of office.
He congratulated the Iranian nation on the successful and smooth transitioning of power to the new political administration.
The DPM also expressed support and solidarity with the new Iranian administration and Pakistan’s commitment to further consolidate ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.