Iran-Pakistan Ties Strong: Iranian President
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the relations between Iran and Pakistan are “strong and stable.”
Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik in Tehran on Monday.
“Iran and Pakistan have deep and brotherly ties, and this has developed a sense of close brotherhood between the two countries,” the Iranian president stated.
Ahmadinejad stressed the role of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in tackling regional issues.
“The problems in the region, which are rooted in interference by foreigners, should necessarily be solved by regional countries, and through their close cooperation,” he said.
Malik, for his part, said the Pakistani nation considers as truly honest the Islamic Republic of Iran’s friendship, adding that Iran has always assisted Pakistan when the country has been in need of help.
He also stated that the biggest problem in Pakistan is terrorism and the drone strikes carried out by the United States.
The slaughter of Pakistani civilians, including women and children, in US drone strikes has strained the relations between Islamabad and Washington, and Pakistani officials have complained to the US administration.
Over the past few months, many demonstrations have been staged across Pakistan to condemn the US for violating the country's sovereignty.
Source: Press TV
“Iran and Pakistan have deep and brotherly ties, and this has developed a sense of close brotherhood between the two countries,” the Iranian president stated.
Ahmadinejad stressed the role of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in tackling regional issues.
“The problems in the region, which are rooted in interference by foreigners, should necessarily be solved by regional countries, and through their close cooperation,” he said.
Malik, for his part, said the Pakistani nation considers as truly honest the Islamic Republic of Iran’s friendship, adding that Iran has always assisted Pakistan when the country has been in need of help.
He also stated that the biggest problem in Pakistan is terrorism and the drone strikes carried out by the United States.
The slaughter of Pakistani civilians, including women and children, in US drone strikes has strained the relations between Islamabad and Washington, and Pakistani officials have complained to the US administration.
Over the past few months, many demonstrations have been staged across Pakistan to condemn the US for violating the country's sovereignty.
Source: Press TV
