Iran is Muslim neighbor and brother: Pakistan FM

Pakistan's foreign minister has emphasized the importance of the country's relations with Iran.

Iran Press/Asia news: In a joint news conference with European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan's bilateral relationship with Iran is very important.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is a Muslim neighbour and brother of Pakistan, and the two countries will always stand together in the midst of crises, Qureshi stressed according to Iran Press

The Pakistani Foreign Minister also noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran could play an effective and beneficial role in the peace process in Afghanistan.

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini arrived in Islamabad on Monday to meet with Pakistani officials.104/211/213

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