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Iran envoy felicitates Pakistan on ‘successful, safe, secure’ polls

He is the first foreign envoy who conveyed his happiness about the polls

By Muhammad Saleh Zaafir
February 09, 2024
Iranian Ambassador in Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Mughaddam. — APP/File
Iranian Ambassador in Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Mughaddam. — APP/File

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan Raza Amiri Moghadam has felicitated the people and government of his host country on the successful conclusion of general elections.

He took the X (former Twitter) to express his sentiments. He is the first foreign envoy who conveyed his happiness about the polls. “At the end of the day, I extend my warmest congratulations to honorable nation and government of Pakistan on holding successful, safe and secure nationwide Elections-2024. It marks another achievement in the history of the neighbourly, friendly & brotherly country of Pakistan.”

Meanwhile, sources in the Foreign Office told The News that ambassadors/high commissioners of foreign countries posted in Islamabad would be briefed on the February-2024 general elections, once the results are compiled and elected members are notified.

The diplomats are reporting to their respective governments developments and outcome of the polls in Pakistan.