ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed his deepest condolences to the people and government of Iran, while reaffirming Pakistan’s sympathy and solidarity with Iran during this difficult time.
Prime Minister Sharif visited Iran’s Embassy in Islamabad to sign the condolence book opened by the Iranian mission to honour the martyrs and injured Iranians during the recent “Israeli aggression” against Iran.
He paid rich tributes to the resilience and courage of the Iranian nation while offering his prayers for those who had embraced martyrdom, as well as for the swift recovery of the injured.
PM Sharif assured the Iranian side of Pakistan’s consistent and continued support during a difficult time.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and the foreign secretary, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Highly delighted to have H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Honorable Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, along with a high ranking delegation of dignitaries in the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to pen on the condolence book of the Martyrs.
Iran and… pic.twitter.com/9S8YSdkXaS— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) July 1, 2025
Prime Minister Sharif was received by Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghaddam, and his senior colleagues.
PM Sharif also conveyed his good wishes and respects for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei, as well as for President Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian.
On June 23, Iran and Israel agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire after 12 days of intense fighting.
Iranian President appreciated Pakistan’s support
Last week, Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled support during the recent Middle East crisis.
The appreciation came during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reiterated Pakistan’s backing for Iran at international forums, including the United Nations Security Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا ایران سے اظہار تعزیت
وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے آج اسلام آباد میں اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کے سفارت خانے کا دورہ کیا اور ایرانی سفارت خانے کی جانب سے ایران کے خلاف حالیہ اسرائیلی جارحیت کے دوران شہید اور زخمی ہونے والے ایرانیوں کی یاد میں کھولی گئی… pic.twitter.com/dnZvuo7oR6
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) July 1, 2025
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier stressed the importance of adherence to international law and the UN Charter by all parties.
Both leaders underscored the need for unity among the Muslim Ummah during what they described as a particularly challenging period.
