Iran (IMNA) - During a meeting on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference of Speakers of Parliaments in Islamabad on Wednesday, Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad and Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stressed the importance of expanding parliamentary, political, and economic ties. Both sides condemned Israeli “acts of aggression and terrorism” in the region and voiced support for regional stability based on mutual respect and cooperation.
Nikzad thanked Pakistan for its hospitality and condemned the recent terrorist attack in Islamabad, extending condolences to the victims’ families and the Pakistani nation. He also commended Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran during the 12-day war imposed by Israel in June, saying Tehran and Islamabad are determined to seize new opportunities for cooperation.
A high-level Iranian parliamentary delegation is currently visiting Pakistan to advance joint efforts in trade, energy, and cultural exchange.
Sadiq praised the “resistance and resilience” of the Iranian people in the face of Israeli strikes, describing Tehran’s retaliatory action as a “befitting response.” He reiterated that Iran and Pakistan share common adversaries, including Israel, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and peaceful conflict resolution.
According to the Public Relations Office of Pakistan’s National Assembly, the two officials reviewed key regional developments and issues affecting the broader Islamic world.
In a separate interview with Pakistan’s Samaa TV, Nikzad confirmed that Iran’s recent missile strike “successfully penetrated Israel’s eight-layered defense system” and “precisely targeted the Mossad command center.” He stated that while Israel had targeted Iranian residential areas, Tehran’s response was aimed at military and intelligence facilities.
“The final missile bypassed all defensive layers and struck the regime’s sensitive installations,” Nikzad said, emphasizing that Iran’s retaliation was “measured and legitimate.”
He further accused Israel and the United States of destabilizing West Asia for their own interests, asserting that the recent Israeli attack on Iran was conducted with “America’s green light.” Nikzad condemned the killing of Iranian civilians, scientists, and soldiers, vowing that Iran “will stand against any aggressor.”
Reiterating that Iran’s nuclear program is entirely peaceful, Nikzad said it serves medical and scientific purposes and is not intended for warfare.
Highlighting the shared cultural and religious heritage between Iran and Pakistan, Nikzad urged greater cooperation in trade and politics, noting that the current bilateral trade volume of $3 billion could increase to $10 billion through coordinated efforts.
He warned that “peace and security are vital for regional development,” while describing the US and Israel as “serious threats to regional stability.” He also accused Washington of obstructing regional unity “to sustain its arms sales.”
The Inter-Parliamentary Conference, hosted by Pakistan’s Senate, has drawn 174 representatives from 45 countries, including 10 parliamentary speakers, 15 vice-speakers, 37 legislators, and international envoys.
Pakistan, Iran’s most populous neighbor, has echoed Tehran’s call for deeper cooperation. During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan in August, the two countries signed 12 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering tourism, agriculture, judicial cooperation, industry, science and technology, transportation, cultural heritage, and economic development—marking a significant step toward a broader partnership between the two nations.
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