Lahore: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, met with Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, at Governor House Lahore. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring cooperation opportunities in various sectors. Iranian Consul General Mehran Movahedfar was also present.

 

On this occasion, statue of Iran's renowned national poet Ferdowsi was unveiled at Governor House Lahore. Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, along with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam and other delegation members, formally unveiled the statue. Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan stated that the installation of Ferdowsi's statue would add a new dimension to Pakistan-Iran cultural relations. He welcomed the announcement by the Governor General of Khorasan Razavi to install a statue of Allama Iqbal at Governor House Mashhad. The Governor emphasized that Pakistan and Iran share deep-rooted bonds of religion, culture, and history, describing Iran as a brotherly Islamic country. Sardar Saleem Haider Khan highlighted the need to further promote cooperation between Pakistan and Iran in areas such as culture, trade, and more. He advocated for increased delegation exchanges between the two countries in various fields, including trade.

 

Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam echoed the sentiment, stating that the statue's installation would strengthen cultural ties between the two nations. He emphasized Iran's special regard for relations with Pakistan and expressed wishes for peace, development, and prosperity for the Pakistani peop