Influential Senators call for direct flights between Tehran and Islamabad

Influential Senators call for direct flights between Tehran and Islamabad during meeting with Iran ambassador Mohammad Ali Hosseini.
Ambassador Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called on Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla at Parliament House.

Influential Senators call for

Convener of Pak-Iran Friendship Group in the Senate Lt. Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum and members of the group also remained present at the meeting.

According to a statement which Senate released, Mandviwalla said that Pakistan and Iran share common traditions, religious values and social aspirations.

He lauded both countries supported each other not only on International issues but in the development agenda.

He said that Pakistan attaches the highest importance to its historic relations with Iran.

They are looking forward to further enhance the traditional ties for better economic and political collaboration through increased Parliamentary linkages between the two countries.

He said that Pakistan and Iran have always cooperated with each other at the International Forums and have adopted a unified stance on different issues.

“The recent years have witnessed enhanced cooperation in defence and security areas”, Mandviwalla observed.

He said that trade potential must be exploited for mutual benefit of the people of two sides. Both sides need to work on evolving a mechanism to give trade more boost, he added.

He called parliamentary cooperation and exchange of delegations a golden opportunity to further strengthen Iran-Pakistan ties to which Iran has always stressed upon.

Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan during his meetings with Pakistani officials have always emphasized the need for enhanced interaction between Iran and Pakistan at all levels.

Pak-Iran Friendship Group

Convener of Pak-Iran Friendship Group in the Senate Lt. Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum and members of the group also welcomed the Iranian Ambassador.

They evinced Pakistan keenness to work towards unity among Muslims as we can overcome many challenges if we work together.

They also underlined the need for direct flights between Islamabad and Tehran.

Pak Iran connectivity

The ambassador Hosseini underlined connectivity as very important as both countries enjoy social and cultural affinities.

He informed that Iranian art and cinema industry is interested to invest in Pakistan and wanted to make a movie on the life of Allama Iqbal.

He said we are also keen to develop cooperation in the field of media by setting up an Iranian media house in Pakistan.

The ambassador also briefed the Senators on the steps which Iranian government had taken to overcome coronavirus.

He cited excellent cooperation between Pakistani authorities and their Iranian counterparts at boarders.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Chairman Senate also appreciated the Iranian and Iran’s highest level leadership for their support on Kashmir.

He said that the people of Pakistan acknowledge the support and cooperation being extended by the Iranian side.

Iranian Ambassador agreed with the views of Deputy Chairman Senate and stressed for further boosting cooperation in different sectors through enhanced interaction.

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