TEHRAN (Iran News) The ceremony was held at Pakistan House and was attended by distinguished guests comprising of high ranking civil and military officers from diplomatic community and diplomats.

Addressing the event, Pakistan Ambassador to Tehran H.E. Muhammad Mudassir Tipu welcomed the guests. He said it is the day when in 1965 defending our national dignity, honor, and sovereignty our armed forces and nation valiantly fought naked Indian aggression on our motherland and we defeated India. He then read message of Pakistan President on the occasion of the Defense Day. In some part of the message, Pakistan President said; “On this Defense and Martyrs’ Day, we pay homage to our Ghazis and Shuhada, who rendered immense sacrifices and bravely defended the country against external aggression. This day is a reminder of our Nation’s unwavering commitment and determination to defend its sovereignty. I pay homage to the brave sons of the soil who shattered the enemy’s dreams to harm Pakistan.” The message also said: “In the face of these challenges, our Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies are fully prepared to defeat terrorists. We stand behind our security forces to stamp out the menace of terrorism.”

Then Ambassador Tipu touched upon the relation between Tehran and Pakistan and said: “Pakistan and Iran have historic, cultural, social, and ideological bonds. Just as our geography, our destiny is also intertwined. We will collectively endeavor to promote regional peace, stability, and development.

We have turned a new leaf in our relationship since the beginning of this year. The political, military, and security leadership of both countries has played a critical and sincere role in solidifying and expanding this vitally-important relationship.”

He concluded his speech: “As Pakistan’s Ambassador, it is my singular honor to serve Iran a great country with an eminent position. There is so much that I have learnt from Iran’s great traditions and commitment to its ideals.  I have great optimism and faith in the durability of this bilateral relationship and hope to explore its full potential for our great people, nations, and our institutions. Long live Pakistan-Iran friendship.”

Meanwhile addressing the event, Defense and Army Attache of Pakistan Embassy Brigadier Muhammad Obaid Khan highlighted the significance of the Defense Day and underlined the immense courage and sacrifices by brave Pakistani soldiers.

He went on to say: “September 6 marks a pivotal moment in our history when the nation stood united to defeat the aggressive advancement of a numerically superior adversary. On this way, we must also remember the plight of people in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir who have endured decade of injustice and brutality.”

Meanwhile in the event Brigadier General Muhammad Ahadi, Chief of Defense Diplomacy and International Relations of Iranian Armed Forces as the chief guest congratulated Pakistan on its Defense Day.

He went on to say: “In recent years effective and serious steps have been taken to establish security on both sides of the common border of Iran and Pakistan through the close relations and cooperation between the armed forces of both countries and both countries are determined to boost their cooperation for strong friendship and prosperity.”

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Members of Pakistani community including students, media persons and senior officers of Embassy participated in the event. On the occasion, the messages from the President, Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Pakistan were readout. Ambassador of Pakistan in Tehran, H.E. Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, highlighted that for the past more than seven decades, Kashmiris are victims of India’s state sponsored terrorism, including gross and systematic violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, which have further intensified under the BJP-RSS combine “Hindu Rashta” project, under which sinister anti-Kashmiri policies are also being pursued to change the demographic composition of the occupied territory.

The Ambassador reiterated Pakistan’s call to the world leaders, international community including the United Nations, and all human rights organizations to urge India to halt the brute use of force against the innocent Kashmiri people and resolve the Kashmir Dispute as per the charter of the United Nations and various UNSC Resolution. The Ambassador thanked the Iranian leadership and civil society for their continued support to the Kashmir cause and the Palestinians.

Speakers in their speeches, condemned the continuing atrocities and gross human rights violations being committed by the India occupation forces in IIOJK. Photo exhibition was also held in the Chancery, which depicted the photos of oppressed people of IIOJK.

At the end, a special prayer was held for the alleviation of suffering of innocent Kashmiris and for their freedom from barbaric and illegal India rule.

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