Pezeshkian thanks Shehbaz for support at this difficult time
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan stood resolutely in solidarity with the brotherly people and the government of Iran in the face of Israel’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression.
In a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz strongly condemned the Israeli attacks against Iran, saying that it violated Tehran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, read a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Iran had the right to self-defence, as provided under Article 51 of the UN Charter, he added.
Expressing heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives in the attacks, the premier recalled Pakistan’s support to Iran at the UN Security Council’s emergency meeting, held yesterday.
PM Shehbaz denounced Israel’s blatant provocations and adventurism as a grave threat to regional and global peace and stability.
He also condemned Israel’s unabated genocidal campaign against the valiant Palestinians, carried out with complete impunity.
He urged the international community and the UN to take urgent and credible steps to put an end to Israel’s aggressive behaviour and its illegal actions.
He stated that Pakistan was fully committed to promoting peace in the region and stood ready to play its role in this context. President Pezeshkian thanked PM Shehbaz for Pakistan’s support and solidarity with Iran at this difficult time, particularly at the UNSC. He said this gesture was reflective of the close and brotherly relations between the two countries. The Iranian president also apprised the prime minister about Iran’s perspective on the crisis with Israel and urged the international community, particularly the Islamic countries, to work together closely to counter these threats.
Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact.
