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Nawaz Sharif meets Ayatollah Khamenei

PPI Published May 12, 2014
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TEHRAN: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday met the Supreme Leader of Iran Syed Ali Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran.

The meeting was also attended by delegation accompanying the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said the Pak-Iran relations have historical perspective.

"We both are Muslim countries having the common traditions. These common bonds make our relationship special," Sharif added.

"People of Pakistan as dear to me as people of Iran," said the Supreme Leader of Iran adding that "I will offer special prayers so that relationship between Pakistan and Iran reaches new bounds and heights."

"I have full confidence that the visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would further boost the brotherly relations between the two countries," added Ayatollah Khamenei.

The meeting also discussed issues relating to mutual and bilateral interest. Both the leaders agreed that they have to work in unison for development of the region.

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JB
May 12, 2014 04:32pm
Such simplicity. Look at the shoes of Ayatollah.
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Muhammad Tahir Jamali
May 12, 2014 05:02pm
We are very much grateful for remarks about Pakistani nation Ya Syed. May Almighty Allah bless you with perfect health and live longer to bound friendship of both countries.
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Irfan
May 12, 2014 05:26pm
Please finish Gas pipeline project for the betterment of the people of Pakistan.
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Shahpur
May 12, 2014 05:28pm
Good meeting between two brotherly neighbors.
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Mujtaba
May 12, 2014 05:31pm
This is a great news
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Shakil Khan
May 12, 2014 05:32pm
If Pakistani happen to be leaders start learning one or two things from real leaders of other nations, we will be in much better shape.
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Haji Sohail
May 12, 2014 05:51pm
@JB selfless, a sign how Muslim Leaders should be, living simply & for the betterment of people & country.
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Zak
May 12, 2014 06:10pm
Regardless of politics regional and international- Pakistan/ Iran have an affinity and blood relations that if natured properly can lead to great togetherness and prosperity.
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zeeshan
May 12, 2014 06:11pm
Nawaz you making us more proud day by day. and mr whoever praising irani dictator...have a look at the simplicity of your own PM too
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dawn
May 12, 2014 06:15pm
Only way ahead for Pakistan is to follow the lead of Iran.
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ardelon
May 12, 2014 06:38pm
Don't be fooled by simple shoe, ask him to show you his Bank accounts. Ps, looking for better leader? Well just look to India and just might learn something. In Iran is all about coruption and mr Ayatola is at the front of the line.
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Ashraf
May 12, 2014 06:41pm
Are things going to be so sweet and simple in the relationship between Iran and Pakistan? How is Saudi Arabia going to react with Nawaz Sharif on agreeing with Iran to continue Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline?
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Man from UNCLE
May 12, 2014 06:45pm
The word ' brotherly relations ' cracks me up. Grow up Pakistanio there is no such thing as brotherly relations.
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Man from UNCLE
May 12, 2014 06:47pm
@Muhammad Tahir Jamali Are you talking about that savage khomeni in the pic?
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Husain Jan
May 12, 2014 06:58pm
@Haji Sohail Not only the religious leaders including the Supreme leader, but even the Iranian rulers ...all of them....live a very..very simple life. Shah Reza Pehlvi was known for his extravagance but since the revolution things have changed a lot and the leaders always keep the welfare of masses in front in every aspect of life. This is exactly in accordance with Islamic teachings. May Allah bless Iran and its leaders / rulers and wish our rulers take a leaf out of their Iranian counterparts.
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M Mirza
May 12, 2014 07:19pm
from other news sources, more detailed message from Ayatullah Khamenei to Pakistani PM: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that Takfiri groups pose a threat to all Muslims including Shias and Sunnis.
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sarah hussaini
May 12, 2014 07:20pm
my favourite leader of the world i am very impressed by IMAM KHAMNAI simplicity.....really appreciative.
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Munir
May 12, 2014 07:20pm
Iran can use some products and we can use some oil/gas... I see very simple but strong relationship. But there should be no deal between Iran and India which gives Indians the right to use Iranian airspace to attack Pakistan. There is no room for that in "brotherly" relations.
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ARIF
May 12, 2014 07:22pm
One elected primise minster should not meet selected leader.
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M. Afzal
May 12, 2014 07:24pm
May Allah bring peace, love, and respect amongst the muslims to strive for common goals of prosperity for all Muslims around the world. Ameen
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ARIF
May 12, 2014 07:24pm
@JB what you expect in this age.
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Waleed Ikram
May 12, 2014 07:34pm
Congratulations to both the countries and the their leaders. It is so heartening to see leaders sitting together and resolving issues. Thanks Nawaz Sharief for your humility and understanding.
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Hassan Raza
May 12, 2014 07:36pm
Our Salam to the Simlicity of Ayatullah Khamenae...
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Hassan Raza
May 12, 2014 07:37pm
our salam to such simplicity of Ayatullah Khaminae
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Mathew
May 12, 2014 08:04pm
Sunni Shia divide is not in the interests of both.America supported Saddam Hussein against Iran and then we know what happened after WMD theory.Learn something from the mistakes of past.America supported Taliban against Soviet Union and then we know what happened after 9/11 theory.
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Mathew
May 12, 2014 08:06pm
See your beautiful past and think.I think they were more experienced.Akbar was a Sunni but he was knowing Persian,Why?
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sarah hussaini
May 12, 2014 08:28pm
Takfiri groups pose threat to all Muslims: Ayatollah Khamenei Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that Takfiri groups pose a threat to all Muslims including Shias and Sunnis.
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GA
May 12, 2014 08:58pm
@JB How do you know they are not 500 dollar shoes?
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Rev. Eldrick Lal
May 12, 2014 09:01pm
@JB It's not simplicity. Ayatollah has boycotted with Western attires and shoes also.
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Ali Asghar
May 12, 2014 09:21pm
May Allah bring back old days of harmony and love among all true muslims of the world and the humanity in general. Would love to see muslims ,christians, hindu and all peace loving humans co exist , and there is no Al Qaeda , Taliban ASWJand LeJ on this earth...Ameen Ya Rabbul Alameen.
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independentthinker
May 12, 2014 09:40pm
Empty promises? It would be interesting to see one country crippled by economic sanctions helping another, crippled by terrorism.
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Qamar Naqvi
May 12, 2014 10:12pm
Besides talks, just look around the corner of room where talks were going on. Very simple, No lavishly decoration with imported or domestic ornaments or paintings on the wall as compared to PM House or Presidency in Islamabad which depicted a scene of an Art Gallery?
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Adam
May 12, 2014 10:45pm
Jos
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khalid
May 12, 2014 10:47pm
After reading a few posts praising Iranian's simplicity (shoes) etc, I feel I must point out a few things. Iranians are not simple people at all. They are rich and like to show off sometimes even beyond their financial means. MOST of them do not follow a religion (I am not judging them). The head scarfs that their women wear is taken off as soon as they are our of Iran and ultra modern clothes that would make westerners hang their heads in shame are given preference. I have had extensive exposure to Iranians and their lifestyle. I am not trying to bad mouth them. But, I would rather like to remind the fellow Pakistani's that we are not so bad either. Nawaz Sharif is looking alright. He is well dressed. Don't try and find wrong in everything we do. Respect our people as no body else does (not even Iranians).
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Nader Martens
May 12, 2014 10:53pm
It was good to see MNS in national outfit as opposed to western attire. Salute to grand Ayatollah for being so down to earth and simple. Pakistani leaders should learn from this and implement similar life style.
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Pakhtun
May 13, 2014 12:04am
@JB : You just stole my comment..I was going to say how simple is the office furniture man! I am astonished to see such a modesty....Pakistan need to learn something from this....
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Ahmer
May 13, 2014 12:10am
What a contrast between the two leaders!
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SYED ZAFAR KAZMI
May 13, 2014 12:23am
This is a great occasion and as great is this forum of Dawn where voice of the people is amplified in such unison. Gas line, sure and many other projects of mutual interests can be explored between two great countries of two nations united by one religion, and in one region. We even have very many strands of language and culture intimately intertwined. Pakistani government and politicians should rise above the petty politics and join hands with other regional countries to find multilateral platforms of trade, commerce, culture and education. India, Sri lanka and Bangladesh and some other Mid-Eastern countries can constitute a great progressive club for their common benefit
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Nehal
May 13, 2014 01:53am
Nawaz Sharif servant has better furniture than this! Where is all oil money going?
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yussouf m mir
May 13, 2014 02:00am
nawaz is fake so far iran--gas pipeline was cancelled by him when pakistanis are suffering for lack of energy--sharif is tied to suedis
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independentthinker
May 13, 2014 03:06am
@Haji Sohail With all due respects, do you honestly think Iran is better off now then before these Ayatollahs took over? If the answer is yes, then I don't have anything else to say - however, if the answer is no, why is this man getting so many compliments? Iran did not have to be run by the Shah - however, there has to be a middle ground!
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ma
May 13, 2014 08:35am
@JB The whole room is very simple and ordinary in its decorum.
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Syed (Australia)
May 13, 2014 08:37am
Look at Raiwind and look at the meeting room of Iranian leader. The whole back ground is reflecting simplicity, the basic principle of Islam. Its not the show and pump which shows the strength of a nation its the leadership. I wish our leaders should learn lesson from the Islamic republic of Iran and bring areal changes in Pakistan.
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peace lover
May 13, 2014 10:32am
According to Iranian media Ayatollah said to our PM 'the improvement in ties btw two countries should not need and depend upton permission and wishes of USA'. A very clear message to PM, i suppose.
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muhammad
May 13, 2014 08:29pm
@ardelon Just leveling baseless allegations without any proof shows only your personal bias and nothing else
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muhammad
May 13, 2014 08:35pm
@ARIF Yes he should meet with Saudi and Bahraini Kings only
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muhammad
May 13, 2014 08:44pm
@Rev. Eldrick Lal Please visit Iran and you will find that most of Iranian leaders leads a very simple life look at the room and furniture also do you find any precious thing ? except the two persons
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Tariq
May 13, 2014 10:59pm
You never know he may be asking for a favour, to allow his kids to open up their business setup???????????
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Danish
May 14, 2014 02:10pm
@ardelon Baseless allegations = corrupt mind.
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Fazle Ali
May 14, 2014 04:02pm
It is hoped that this meeting turns out to be more than a mere photo opportuni
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Fazle Ali
May 14, 2014 04:05pm
Let us hope that our leaders realize how important it is to have friendly relations with neighbours.
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Kabeer
May 14, 2014 06:34pm
@independentthinker You must read history before commenting on the topic and history tells us that despite continued sanctions for the last 30 years Iran has remarkably impproved in every sphere of life after the departure of Shah though you have chosen the name "independentthinker" but your thinking is simply limited to the biased reports of westren media
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independentthinker
May 16, 2014 01:11am
@Kabeer For your very kind information, I have friends who are from Iran or have visited Iran in the last decade and I am hearing from them! If Iran was doing as well as you claim it is, why would it's currency be devalued so much? Why would it want to "negotiate" to ease sanctions - if, as per you, these sanctions have not deterred them from making progress? Yes, I am an independent thinker - but obviously you don't look at the facts in front of you, but continue to live in an imaginary world, where nothing could ever come in Iran's way to continue progressing! Do you know most countries are afraid to deal with Iran, because the United States has threatened them with stiff repercussions! Surely, Iran can't continue to prosper, just conducting business deals within itself!
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