Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, conveying condolences on the martyrdom of his revered father, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, while also congratulating him on assuming the responsibilities of Supreme Leader.

In his message, the Prime Minister reiterated the deepest condolences and prayers of the people of Pakistan at this solemn moment for the brotherly people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah. He noted that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei had deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with the leadership and people of Iran during this difficult time.

While congratulating His Eminence on assuming this onerous responsibility, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that his leadership would guide Iran towards peace, stability, dignity and prosperity in the years ahead.

The Prime Minister underscored that relations between Pakistan and Iran are anchored in shared faith, history, culture and language. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to continue working closely with the Islamic Republic of Iran to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all spheres of mutual interest for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.

The Prime Minister also prayed for the good health, well-being and success of His Eminence and for peace, stability and prosperity for the brotherly people of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Meanwhile in a statement issued on X, PM Shehbaz Sharif wrote 'I congratulate His Eminence Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on his assumption of the responsibilities of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I also reiterate deepest condolences and prayers on behalf of the people of Pakistan on the martyrdom of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other family members. I am confident that the new Supreme Leader would guide Iran towards peace, stability and prosperity, in the years ahead'.