ISLAMABAD: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has held a telephonic conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Mohsin Naqvi and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by recent floods in the South Asian country, state media reported on Monday.
Conveying heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the Iranian minister said, “We stand with the government and people of Pakistan in this difficult time,” and assured that Iran is ready to provide all possible assistance to the flood-affected population.
The two ministers also discussed the upcoming visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan, scheduled for July 26.
Minister Momeni expressed gratitude to Mohsin Naqvi for his recent visit to Iran, while the Pakistani minister said that Islamabad is eagerly anticipating President Pezeshkian’s arrival.
It may be recalled that Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, had also expressed deep grief over the loss of lives caused by heavy monsoon rains in various parts of Pakistan and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to assist its “brotherly and neighbouring” country during this time of crisis.
In a message on the social media platform ‘X’, the Iranian envoy said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready for any assistance to the government and people of the brotherly and neighbouring country”.
Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam offered prayers for the swift recovery of those injured in the floods.
“Extremely dejected to learn that the heavy monsoon rain claimed the lives of hundreds of my dear Pakistani brothers and sisters and injured many more people in different regions,” he said.
