Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has formally invited Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to attend the official memorial ceremony honoring the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Hussaini Khamenei. The event is scheduled for July 3, 2026, in Tehran, according to a letter from Ghalibaf.
Invitation and Condolences
In his letter, Ghalibaf expressed profound grief over Khamenei's martyrdom and conveyed deep respect for Sadiq, Pakistani parliamentarians, and the people of Pakistan. He described the late leader's commitment to justice, national sovereignty, and the Muslim Ummah as an enduring inspiration.
Reaffirmation of Bilateral Ties
Ghalibaf reaffirmed the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Iran and Pakistan, emphasizing that the relationship is built on mutual respect, shared values, and longstanding brotherly ties. He expressed hope that cooperation and historic friendship between the two neighbors would continue to strengthen.
Context of the Memorial
The ceremony honors Ayatollah Khamenei, who served as Supreme Leader of Iran. The invitation underscores the close parliamentary and diplomatic relations between Iran and Pakistan, both Muslim-majority nations with deep cultural and economic links.
