RECORDER REPORT

PESHAWAR: Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran Syed Hamayun Amir Khalili has said that work on the Iran-Pak gas pipeline project has restarted. He further said that Iran is also keen in extending cooperation to Pakistan in prevention of floods, construction of dams, promotion of trade and other sectors.

He stated this while talking to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker, Asaid Qaiser here on Wednesday. Secretary, Provincial Assembly, Amanullah Khan and Additional Secretary, Nasrullah Khan were also present on the occasion.

He said that the message of Iran is reconciliation, peace and harmony and his country is following the same path.

Expressing profound grief and sorrow over damages wrought by recent flood, he expressed sympathies with the flood-hit people. Asad Qaiser said that Pakistan and Iran have enjoyed exemplary relations. He expressed happiness that Iran is on fast track of development.

Qaiser said that the PTI chief Imran Khan is quite serious towards improving relations with Iran and the provincial government is following the directives of the party chief in this regard. On this occasion, he presented an assembly souvenir to the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran.