Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended Eid-ul-Fitr and Nowruz greetings to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the brotherly people of Iran.

The feelings were warmly reciprocated by the Iranian president, who also conveyed his best wishes for the people of Pakistan.

As a neighbouring brotherly country of Iran, Prime Minister Shehbaz conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the brave Iranian people in the wake of the ongoing hostilities.

He expressed deep condolences over the loss of precious lives and prayed for the early recovery and safety of those injured and displaced.

The prime minister also conveyed his serious concern over the dangerous ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region.

In view of this grave situation, the prime minister underscored the urgent need to work collectively for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences.

He stressed the critical importance of unity in the ranks of the Ummah, which was required more than ever before.

While sharing with the Iranian president the diplomatic outreach efforts of Pakistan’s leadership, Prime Minister Shehbaz assured the Iranian leadership that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in facilitating peace in the region.