Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as the new supreme leader of Iran, expressing hope that he will guide the country toward peace, stability and prosperity. In a letter sent to the Iranian leader, the Pakistani premier also offered condolences on the martyrdom of his father, Ali Khamenei, whose assassination was reported following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, he said the martyrdom of the former Iranian supreme leader had deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with Iran during this difficult time. He conveyed his confidence that Mojtaba Khamenei would lead Iran toward peace, stability, dignity and prosperity in the years ahead.