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Dr.Ahmadinejad in a meeting with Pakistani Interior Minister:
Iran-Pakistan ties strong, stable
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stating that Iran and Pakistan have deep and brotherly ties, and this has developed a sense of close brotherhood between the two countries, said: “The relations between Iran and Pakistan are “strong and stable.”
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Tuesday 19 February 2013 - 09:14
President Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik in Tehran on Monday.
President Ahmadinejad added that signing the Iran-Pakistan Security Cooperation Pact is to the benefit of both countries, as well as the region.
President referred to the existence of shared security problems for Iran and Pakistan, reiterating,said: “The problems in the region, which are rooted in interference by foreigners, should necessarily be solved by regional countries, and through their close cooperation.”
Dr.Ahmadinejad stressed the role of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in tackling regional issues.
He emphasized that Iran would remain by the side of Pakistan for good, he said, 'I hope the hands that are involved in making Pakistan insecure would be severed and by grace of Almighty Allah this prayer would come true, by His grace.'
The president pointed out that reciprocal visits of the two countries' presidents and high ranking officials have always been beneficial and fruitful, adding, 'Fortunately today there is a good amount of cooperation in the economic field, including the contract for transferring gas and electricity from Iran to Pakistan, which we hope this energy would be at the service of progress and wellbeing of our friend, neighboring country.'
Rahman Malik, for his part, said the Pakistani nation considers as truly honest the Islamic Republic of Iran’s friendship, adding that Iran has always assisted Pakistan when the country has been in need of help.
He also stated that the biggest problem in Pakistan is terrorism and the drone strikes carried out by the United States.
President Ahmadinejad added that signing the Iran-Pakistan Security Cooperation Pact is to the benefit of both countries, as well as the region.
President referred to the existence of shared security problems for Iran and Pakistan, reiterating,said: “The problems in the region, which are rooted in interference by foreigners, should necessarily be solved by regional countries, and through their close cooperation.”
Dr.Ahmadinejad stressed the role of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in tackling regional issues.
He emphasized that Iran would remain by the side of Pakistan for good, he said, 'I hope the hands that are involved in making Pakistan insecure would be severed and by grace of Almighty Allah this prayer would come true, by His grace.'
The president pointed out that reciprocal visits of the two countries' presidents and high ranking officials have always been beneficial and fruitful, adding, 'Fortunately today there is a good amount of cooperation in the economic field, including the contract for transferring gas and electricity from Iran to Pakistan, which we hope this energy would be at the service of progress and wellbeing of our friend, neighboring country.'
Rahman Malik, for his part, said the Pakistani nation considers as truly honest the Islamic Republic of Iran’s friendship, adding that Iran has always assisted Pakistan when the country has been in need of help.
He also stated that the biggest problem in Pakistan is terrorism and the drone strikes carried out by the United States.