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Outgoing consul says Pakistan, Iran share common ‘destiny’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran share common “destiny” and that they need to work together to ensure better future for their people and live a dignified life in the comity of nations, Iranian Cultural Consul Dr Taqi Sadiqi has said. Both of the countries enjoy common national and ideological identity in view of their decades-old social cultural linkages which also work as strong base for their joint struggle to face contemporary challenges, Dr Sadiqi said while addressing students of History Department of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Saturday. He said that historical background of both countries led them to working closely for transforming their dreams into realities. He was of the view that the task of fostering bonds of bilateral partnership should not be left only to political leaders or parties. Rather, intellectuals, literary figures and the public at large should play their role to achieve the desired results, he added. Dr Taqi Sadiqi, who leaves the capital for home today on completion of his three-year diplomatic assignment in Pakistan, said that he found immense love and affection among the Pakistani people for their Iranian brethren. The people of the two countries were also linked with common ideological and linguistic heritage which, he said, inspire them to work with same zeal and spirit for reviving the past glory. Dr Taqi said that he found Pakistan a great nation enriched with vast potential to play a leading role in the Muslim world to face new challenges. The people of Iran hold Pakistan in high esteem and wish to work together to achieve their common goals. Paying tribute to Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal, Dr Taqi said that his portray was also a great source of strength for the two countries to stay together with a common identity. He said that he was proud of his strong attachment with the Pakistani people and wished to work as their representative on way back home.
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