Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Pakistan, Iran resolve to strengthen ties in all spheres

Maybe we forgot, but blood is thicker than water.....


TEHRAN, July 16 (APP): Pakistan and Iran on Saturday expressed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties in diverse fields, with particular focus on enhanced cooperation in energy, trade and economic spheres.In a whirlwind five-hour visit to the Iranian capital, President Asif Ali Zardari had two rounds of talks each with President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad and the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, followed by another meeting (third) with his Iranian counterpart in the President’s palace.The President was accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, Pakistan’s Ambassador in Iran Khalid Aziz Babar and Spokesman to the President Farhatullah Babar.

The Spokesman to the President while briefing media persons, said the visit was part of the on-going process to strengthen bilateral ties, step up consultations with countries in the region for peace and stability at a time when tension was developing in some parts and for promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan and fighting militancy.............. Entire story HERE

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