LAHORE, Pakistan: The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has said that Pakistan and Iran are keen to develop centers of arts and learning besides promotion of arts and sciences.
While addressing students and faculty at Government College University in Lahore on Tuesday, the Iranian president said that it is need of the hour to pay special attention to arts, sciences and technology to shine among the comity of nations.
The Iranian president said that universities should be centers of learning and research and a comprehensive strategy in the education sector may pay dividends.
President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi also said that the poetry of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal enjoys special acceptance in Iran.
The president further said that Pakistan and Iran maintain the same stance on Palestine issue.
Dr. Raisi said that Iran would further enhance its cooperation with Pakistan in the energy and other sectors.
The Iranian president thanked Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the cordial hospitality during his visit.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi visits the mausoleum of Muslim philosopher and poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal in Lahore. pic.twitter.com/hCEdujWKlg
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