Governor Tessori underscored the deep-rooted historical ties between Pakistan and Iran
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah extended a warm welcome to the Iranian president at the airport.—MM photo
KARACHI: The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, arrived in Karachi on Tuesday after his engagements in Lahore and Islamabad. Upon his arrival, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah extended a warm welcome to the Iranian president at the airport.
Governor Tessori expressed gratitude for the distinguished guest’s visit to Karachi, stressing its significance in further solidifying the bonds between the two nations. Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari along with provincial ministers Azra Pechuho, Sharjeel Inam Memon, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed Ghani, and Sardar Shah, joined in extending their greetings to President Raisi, underscoring the importance of bilateral relations.
Stringent security measures were enforced at the airport and its vicinity to prevent any potential disruptions. According to sources familiar with the situation, in addition to meetings with the governor and the chief minister, President Raisi is scheduled to speak at a business forum and participate in a dinner hosted at the CM House.
In accordance with directives from the Ministry of Interior, mobile phone services will be temporarily suspended along specific routes in Karachi from 3pm on April 23 until 8am on April 24. This precautionary measure aims to bolster security protocols during the visit of the Iranian president to Karachi. President Raisi paid homage at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, laying a wreath of flowers following the recitation of Fatiha. Sindh Governor Tessori and Chief Minister Murad joined him during this solemn visit.
The measures were implemented citywide, including at Mazar-e-Quaid, in light of the Iranian president’s arrival. President Raisi proceeded to the Chief Minister’s House, where he was warmly received by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Governor Muhammad Kamran Tessori, and provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon, Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed Ghani, and Jam Khan Shoro.
President Raisi held a meeting with Governor Tessori at the Chief Minister’s House, during which they engaged in discussions covering a range of topics of mutual interest. Highlighting the significance of cultural exchange, both leaders expressed their support for enhancing collaboration between Pakistan and Iran.
Governor Tessori underscored the deep-rooted historical ties between Pakistan and Iran, emphasising the enduring friendship between the two nations. In return, President Raisi conveyed his appreciation to Governor Tessori for the warm hospitality extended during his visit to Sindh.
