Tehran (IP) - President Raisi, in a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Palestine and condemned the crimes of the Zionist Regime, especially insulting the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Iran PressIran news: Speaking in a phone call with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday afternoon, Ebrahim Raisi expressed hope that the Islamic countries would prevent the continuation of the Zionist atrocities by forming a united front.

Raisi also expressed hope that bilateral relations will develop even further, especially in the economic and energy fields, referring to the friendly and long-standing relations between the two countries.

"The policy of strengthening relations with neighbours and developing relations with Islamic countries is one of the main approaches of the 13th Administration," the President added.

For his part, Shehbaz Sharif condemned the criminal actions of the Zionist Regime in recent days, and called Pakistan the permanent defender of the oppressed Palestinian people.

The Pakistani prime minister expressed hope that the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation would prevent the continuation of Zionist crimes by creating a united front.

Shehbaz Sharif also emphasised his country's interest in strengthening Tehran-Islamabad relations, and referred to Iran's privileged position in the region and the importance of expanding Islamabad's relations with Tehran.

Reviewing economic cooperation projects, Shehbaz Sharif emphasised his country's readiness to implement them.

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