TEHRAN: PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday (22nd May, 2024) attended the memorial ceremony of late President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and their companions.
The prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and paid tribute to President Raisi’s contributions towards progress and prosperity of the Iranian nation, promotion of Pak-Iran bilateral ties and efforts for the region.
He met the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and expressed condolences on the tragic death of late Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his companions.
The prime minister underlined that president Raisi was a visionary leader who manifested steadfast dedication to serving his country and his people.
Recalling late President Raisi’s recent visit to Pakistan in April 2024, the prime minister highlighted his commendable role in further strengthening of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that they appreciated the sentiments of the government and people of Pakistan in this critical time and expressed gratitude to them.
He reiterated that Iran accorded importance to its ties with Pakistan and would continue the vision of late president in this regard.

TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences, on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, to Acting President Dr. Mohammad Mokhber.
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The prime minister said that the government and people of Pakistan received the news of martyrdom of President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and their companions with huge shock and grief.
They shared the grief and sorrow of the bereaved families and the people of Islamic Republic of Iran and offered their sincere condolences, he added.
He further expressed sympathies with the bereaved families and the Iranian nation, adding the entire Pakistani nation stood with the brotherly country of Iran in these difficult moments.
Lauding the contributions of late Iranian president, the prime minister said that Dr Raisi was a great friend of Pakistan, adding the memorable time he spent among the people of Pakistan during his last month’s visit, would always be remembered.
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