IRANIAN CONSUL GENERAL H.E. MEHRAN MOWAHED FAR CALLS ON CHIEF MINISTER MARYAM NAWAZ SHARIF

“I want to take Pak-Iran bilateral relations to a higher level,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif during her meeting with the Iranian Consul General H.E. Mehran Mowahed Far, who called on to congratulate Madam Maryam Nawaz Sharif on being elected first female Chief Minister of the Punjab. Madam Chief Minister thanked Iranian Consul General for the good words and nice wishes. She expressed her desire to increase cooperation between the two countries.
The promotion of bilateral relations, and the possibility of increasing cooperation and trade volume between the two countries were discussed in the meeting. Both leaders agreed on the promotion of cultural and youth exchanges between the two countries. A decision was taken to take immediate steps in this regard.
Madam Chief Minister said,”As a goodwill gesture, lights will be lit in the Badshahi Mosque on March 20 on the occasion of Nowruz.” She added,”Pakistan and Iran are culturally and religiously connected. The historical relationship between the people of Pakistan and Iran spans over centuries.”
Madam Chief Minister said,”I want to increase mutual agricultural and trade with Iran.” Iranian Consul General said,”Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of deepening Pakistan-Iran relations is commendable.” He added,”The future of relations with Pakistan is bright.” He expressed good wishes for the people and government of Punjab.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb was also present in the meeting.