President Ahmadinejad: Tehran-Islamabad Ties Deeply Rooted

Tehran, May 21, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that relations between Tehran and Islamabad are very profound and deeply rooted and called on the two sides officials to spare no efforts to this effect. President Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Pakistani Minister of Regulations and National Services Firdous Ashiq Alavan in Tehran on Sunday. In the meeting, President Ahmadinejad called on the two sides; officials to help broaden bilateral ties through exchange of visits and experiences. According to the Presidential website, Ahmadinejad said the two sides' relations are now developing fast and there is no barrier to this end. Grounds are prepared for expansion of mutual relations and cooperation in the fields of culture and women's affairs particularly women's healthcare, he said. Pakistan has a powerful nation which resists all problems and difficulties, he said. The Pakistani minister, for her part, hoped to witness further expansion of relations and cooperation between the two countries in order to make them an exemplary model for other nations. The government and people of Pakistan call for broadening of ties with Iran, she said, adding that they not only defend their rights but also care about the legitimate rights of all Muslims. A trilateral meeting between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan had a clear message for those seeking to sow seeds of discords among countries of the region, she said. Despite of all pressures and limitations imposed by foreigners, the two sides can overcome all difficulties and expand all out relations, she said. She also called for utilization of Iran’s valuable expertise and services assets in various fields such as health and medical treatment./end