Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif sent a letter to the new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in which he expressed his condolences on the death of his father, and also congratulated him on assuming new responsibilities.
Iranian state television announced on Monday that Mojtaba, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as his successor by the 88-member Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting the new supreme leader. His father was assassinated in an attack launched by American and Israeli forces.
According to a statement, the Prime Minister reiterated the “deepest condolences and prayers of the people of Pakistan at this solemn moment to the brotherly Iranian people and the Islamic nation more broadly.”
He noted, “The martyrdom of Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with the leadership and people of Iran during this difficult time.”
While congratulating the new leader on assuming this responsibility, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that his leadership will lead Iran towards peace, stability, dignity and prosperity in the coming years.
He stressed that relations between Pakistan and Iran are based on common faith, history, culture and language.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue working closely with Iran to further enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.
