Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to travel to Tehran on Wednesday to participate in the funeral of the late Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on May 19.
The funeral ceremony will be held in Tehran and is expected to be attended by leaders from various countries, including those from Muslim-majority nations.
The Pakistani government has conveyed its condolences to Iran over the devastating loss of President Raisi and other prominent individuals in the helicopter crash. As a mark of respect, Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the national flag will be flown at half-mast.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Iran during a visit to the Iranian embassy, emphasizing Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran during this time of grief.
The funeral ceremony is scheduled to take place in Tehran on Wednesday, where Prime Minister Shehbaz is expected to pay his respects to the late Iranian leader. Additionally, the Pakistani government has passed a resolution in the National Assembly condemning the death of President Raisi and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people.
Shahbaz’s visit to Tehran is regarded as a gesture of goodwill and solidarity with the Iranian government and people, aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.
