Ambassador of Iran Seyed Muhammad Ali Hosseini has said that Iran desires to further promote relations in different sectors with the Punjab government. With the promotion of cultural activities, relationships between the two countries will also enhance, he added.

He expressed these views during a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman here on Tuesday. On the occasion, matters pertaining to mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and extending cooperation in different sectors came under discussion. Muhammad Reza Nazeri, Consul General of Iran, Chairman P&D, Principal Secretary to CM, CEO PBIT and concerned officials were also present on this occasion.

The Iranian Ambassador invited the Punjab CM to visit Iran and added that Pakistan and Iran are tied in religious, cultural and historical relations. Both the countries always stood by each other in difficult times, he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Punjab CM Usman Buzdar expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives due to Coronavirus in Iran. "Our sympathies are with the Iranian brothers and sisters and hopefully situation will improve in Iran" he added. According to him, Pakistan and Iran hold exemplary and amicable brotherly relations and are tied in relationship of mutual love since years. Relationships between Pakistan and Iran are further improving with the passage of time. Scope of excellent relationship exists between Pakistan and Iran in tourism and culture sectors.

"The Punjab government has undertaken exemplary steps for promoting tourism and also developing many other areas with regard to tourism. Promotion of tourism will prove to be effective in enhancing cordial relationships between the two brotherly countries," he added.