Pakistan and Iran enjoy common destiny, with rich potential to work jointly for a better future of their people, said Iranian Councillor Dr Taqi Sadiqi.
Addressing students of history department of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Saturday, he said the two countries linked with strong social cultural historical background and values that bring them closer to each other for their future development and grow as strong and respectable nations.
Dr Sadiqi was of the view that the task of fostering the bonds of their bilateral partnership should not be left only to political leaders or parties. Rather, intellectuals, literary figures and the public at large should play their role to achieve the desired results.
Dr Sadiqi who will be leaving Pakistan on Sunday on completion of his three-year diplomatic assignment in Pakistan, said he found immense love and affection among the Pakistani peoples for their Iranian brothers and sisters.
The people of the two countries are linked with common heritage and social-cultural values and they need to work with same zeal and spirit for reviving of their past glory. Dr Taqi said he found Pakistan a great nation, which enriched with vast potential to play a leading role in the Muslim World for facing new challenges. People of Iran hold Pakistan in high esteem and wish work together for achieving their common goals.
Paying tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, he said his portray also a great source of strength for the two countries to stay together, with a common identity. He said he was proud of his strong attachment with Pakistani people and wished to work as their representative on way back home.
AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ali Asghar Chishti, senior Prof Muhammad Hafeez, Assistant Professor Abdul Basid Mujahid reciprocated his loving sentiments and appreciated his contribution and role for further strengthening Pak-Iran cultural ties during the last three years.
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