ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a resolution to express condolence over the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, paying tributes to his services for promoting Pakistan-Iran ties as well as for the region.
According to official media, cabinet also conveyed its sadness over the death of Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others in the same tragic incident and said that the entire Pakistani nation sympathized with the bereaved families and the people of Iran in that difficult time.
The PM, who read out the resolution, recalled late President Raisi as a great scholar and a visionary leader saying that with his demise, Pakistan had lost a brotherly and sincere friend.
Shehbaz Sharif said that Raisi’ services for his nation and promotion of Pakistan-Iran ties and regional cooperation would always be remembered.
“Dr Raisi’s trip to Pakistan last month was a milestone in further strengthening the bilateral ties. The moments spent with President Raisi during his Pakistan visit would always be remembered,” Shehbaz Sharif remarked.
The cabinet reiterated the resolve to carry forward late President Raisi’s vision for a stronger Pakistan-Iran ties.
The members prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed souls of President Raisi, the Iranian foreign minister and others.
