President Dr Arif Alvi has called for boosting cooperation with Iran and Romania in all areas of mutual interest.

He expressed these views in separate meetings with the outgoing ambassadors of Iran and Romania in Islamabad on Thursday.

Talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Iran Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, the President said that Pakistan greatly values its fraternal relations with Iran as both brotherly countries share historic linkages and cultural affinities.

He also highlighted the atrocities being committed by the Indian security forces against Muslims in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir and thanked the Iranian government for its support and stance on the Kashmir issue.

Appreciating the landmark initiative taken by Iran and Saudi Arabia to normalise diplomatic relations, the President hoped that it would lead to peace and stability in the Middle East.

Iranian Ambassador told the President on the ongoing electricity transmission projects that would benefit the people of Balochistan.

In his meeting with Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Nicolae GOIA, the President  thanked the Romanian government for its support to Pakistan in granting and continuation of GSP plus status.