{"id":6765,"date":"2025-08-03T21:46:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T21:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=6765"},"modified":"2025-08-03T21:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T21:46:15","slug":"pakistan-iran-pledge-stronger-parliamentary-ties-in-bid-to-advance-regional-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/03\/pakistan-iran-pledge-stronger-parliamentary-ties-in-bid-to-advance-regional-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Iran pledge stronger parliamentary ties in bid to advance regional stability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Sunday, August 03, 2025 : In a significant diplomatic engagement, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing parliamentary cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties.<\/p>\n<p>The two leaders agreed to bolster institutional linkages between Pakistan\u2019s National Assembly and Iran\u2019s Islamic Consultative Assembly, with an emphasis on fostering collaboration in legislative affairs, cultural exchange, economic development, and regional security.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the Iranian President\u2019s visit, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq described it as a milestone in deepening the historic bonds of brotherhood between the two nations and promoting lasting peace and development across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker Sadiq lauded the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Pezeshkian during the recent Iran-Israel conflict and expressed appreciation for Iran\u2019s support of Operation Bunyan Marsoos. He also recalled that the National Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution on June 13, 2025, to express solidarity with Iran. Strongly condemning Israeli aggression, the Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for Iran\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>President Pezeshkian, in turn, expressed gratitude for Pakistan\u2019s steadfast support and warm hospitality. He noted that Pakistan\u2019s principled and clear stance during difficult times reflects the enduring brotherhood between the two countries. \u201cIran will never forget Pakistan\u2019s solidarity,\u201d he stated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The meeting underscored the shared vision of both nations to work closely in promoting regional stability, unity among Muslim nations, and mutual development through robust parliamentary diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6767\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN--300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN--768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN--767x420.jpg 767w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN--150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gxb9P_hXcAA-lN--696x381.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Sunday, August 03, 2025 : In a significant diplomatic engagement, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing parliamentary cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. 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