Iran’s envoy calls on JI chief

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday.

Both sides discussed Pak-Iran relations, the Palestine issue and matters of mutual interest. The Iranian envoy extended his congratulations to Naeemur Rehman on assuming the office of JI emir, expressing warm wishes and highlighting the JI’s intra-party election system as a model of pure democracy worthy to be followed.

He also extended an invitation to the JI chief to visit Iran. Hafiz Naeemur Rehman commended Iran’s role in advocating for the Palestinian cause and urged further unity among the ummah for the liberation of Masjid Aqsa from Israeli occupation. He lauded the Islamic revolution in Iran spearheaded by Imam Khomeini and noted that founder of JI Syed Maududi had established initial contact with Iran’s former supreme leader after the revolution. Naeemur Rehman emphasized that the JI perceived the Iranian revolution transcending sectarian divides and viewed it as a catalyst for genuine change within Islamic society. He underscored the historic relationship between the JI and Iran. Rehman called for the expeditious completion of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline project, stressing the need to bolster mutual economic cooperation between the two Islamic neighbours. Reza Amiri appreciated the JI’s efforts for Palestine cause and humanitarian work in Gaza, emphasizing Tehran’s positive regard for these endeavours.

He condemned the unjustified support of certain Western powers for Israeli atrocities in Gaza, resulting in human suffering and widespread destruction. Reza Amiri urged unity among Muslim countries in support of the Palestinian cause.