LAHORE, Friday, August 29, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday received a telephone call from Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, who conveyed condolences and solidarity with the people of Pakistan over the devastation caused by ongoing floods across the country.

Expressing sympathy with families who lost loved ones and property, President Pezeshkian assured that Iran stood firmly by Pakistan in this difficult time and offered any assistance his country could extend to support the flood-affected population.

The prime minister thanked the Iranian leader for his thoughtful gesture, describing it as a reflection of the “deep fraternal bonds” between the two nations. He also requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards and good wishes to Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and looked forward to their interaction at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.