ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam while attending the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference on Monday, June 16, 2025, ARY News reported.
During the meeting, PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s unity with Iran and strongly denounced Israeli aggression and attack against the country.
PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed sincere condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives in Iran due to recent Israeli attacks. He highlighted that the entire Pakistani nation stands with Iran in this tough time.
The PM Shehbaz Sharif also alluded to his recent conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, repeating Pakistan’s assistance for Iran at the United Nations Security Council, where Pakistan took a stand against Israeli actions as a violation of the UN Charter and international laws.
During his speech at the Maritime Expo, PM Shehbaz Sharif admired the Pakistan Navy for its proficiency, expertise and greeted the second edition of the International Maritime Expo and Conference. He highlighted its implications in strengthening regional maritime collaboration.
Pakistan’s viewpoint on the Iran-Israel conflict has been greatly accepted, with parliamentarians supporting the government’s position on the matter.
The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s reaffirmation of harmony with Iran comes at a time of escalated regional conflicts, further strengthening Pakistan-Iran diplomatic relations.
Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif denounces Israeli attack on Iran
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehabz Sharif strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
Sharif, in his post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), stated that: “I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, today’s unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel. I convey my deepest sympathies to the Iranian people on the loss of lives in this attack. This grave and highly irresponsible act is deeply alarming and risks further de-stabilising an already volatile region.”
We urge the international community and the United Nations to take urgent steps to prevent any further escalation that could imperil regional and global peace, he added in his post on X.
