Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan visits Iranian Consulate, offers condolences

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore Pakistan
LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan visited the Iranian Consulate in Lahore and met with Iranian Consul General Mehran Mowahhed Far.
During the meeting, the Speaker expressed deep condolences on the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, former Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and senior leader Ali Larijani, and other prominent figures. He also offered Fateha for the departed souls.
Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan stated that the Government and people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people of Iran during this difficult and sorrowful time. He emphasized that the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries will continue to grow stronger.
He further highlighted the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting mutual respect between the two nations.
On the occasion, Iranian Consul General Mehran Mowahhed Far thanked the Speaker for his visit and condolences, and expressed his commitment to further strengthening ties between Iran and Pakistan.
Principal Secretary Imad Hussain Bhalli was also present during the meeting.