Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated newly-appointed Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming the responsibilities of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hoping that the new leadership will guide the country towards peace, stability, dignity, and prosperity.
In a letter to Mojtaba, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Sharif conveyed his condolences to the Iranian leadership, people and other family members on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, father of the new supreme leader.
Reiterating the deepest condolences and prayers of the people of Pakistan at this solemn moment for the brotherly people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah, the prime minister noted that Ali Khamenei’s martyrdom had deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with the leadership and people of Iran during this difficult time.
Sharif also expressed the hope that Mojtaba’s leadership would guide Iran towards peace, stability, dignity and prosperity in the years ahead. He underscored that relations between Pakistan and Iran are anchored in shared faith, history, culture and language.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working closely with Iran to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all spheres of mutual interest for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples. He also prayed for the good health, well-being and success of the new Iranian supreme leader and for peace, stability and prosperity for the brotherly people of Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, was appointed to succeed his father as the new head of the nation by the Assembly of Experts.