In a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Tuesday, Rouhani ponted to the existing close relations between the two states and nations, saying that Iran's nuclear deal with 5+1 has led to favorable conditions for all countries of the region and we can make the best use of the capacities and to foster ties and mutual relations to the benefit of both nations.
Pointing to nuclear negotiations as a model for solving complicated issues of the region, he expressed hope the economic ties between Iran and Pakistan would further expand, leading to a resolution of issues in the region.
President Rouhani also said that Iran welcomes increase of stability and security in Pakistan, adding that historical relations between the two countries shows that Iran and Pakistan have had fruitful attempts in establishing stability and security in the region.
On the scourge of terrorism in the region and the related concerns, President said that the government's policy is based on interaction with other countries, especially neighbours, giving positive response to the countries that are combating terrorism.
Rouhani also mentioned the discords between Muslims and called for increased unity and integrity.
He voiced Iran's readiness to help countries of the region fight terrorism and extremism.
Speaking about the issues between Iran and Saudi Arabia, he continued, "we favour improved, enhanced ties and do not welcome tension, provided that Muslim people's rights are respected".
"We believe that the region and Muslim World's current conditions require a coalition for the development of Muslim World be formed which does not seek any war," President Rouhani added.
In this meeting, Nawaz Sharif, for his part, pointed to friendly relations between both countries and said, "development of ties with Iran has always been a big honour for Pakistan and we should try to expand these ties".
He also congratulated Iran's nuclear agreement and praised tactfulness and wisdom in management and guidance of the negotiations.
Expressing worry over the Islamophobic waves around the world, Nawaz Sharid said regional terrorism and extremism stimulates lack of unity among Muslim countries.
"Pakistan has always sought more unity, brotherhood and friendship between Muslin brothers and has always tried to remove tensions and disputes," Nawaz Sharif concluded.
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