Leader calls for preservation of national unity in Pakistan

The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday highlighted the need to counter those acting against national unity in Pakistan.

According to IRNA, in a meeting with visiting Pakistani President Asef Ali Zardari in Tehran on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei said dividing Muslim Ummah is among absolute goals of the Zionists.
The Leader said: ˈMany problems facing Muslim Ummah are artificial and caused by enemies of Islam. Reviving human, natural, and geographical talents of the world of Islam would be effective in tackling such problems.ˈ
Ayatollah Khamenei said promotion of relations among Muslim states is the second key factor for settlement of problems facing Muslim nations.
The Leader of Islamic Revolution touched on deep rooted bonds between Iran and Pakistan, saying, ˈWe seriously believe that economic, infrastructural, political, social and security relations between the two countries should be strengthened.ˈ
Referring to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project as an important example of Tehran-Islamabad cooperation, Ayatollah Khamenei said enemies are now targeting expansion of bilateral relations.
Saying that a safe and durable energy source is of top importance for any country, including Pakistan, Ayatollah Khamenei noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran is the only country of the region that enjoys security and abundant energy source and ˈWe are ready to meet Pakistan’s need in this concern.ˈ

The Leader of Islamic Revolution warned against attempts to fuel division and religious difference in Pakistan. ˈThe religious massacre in Pakistan is really regretful which should be strongly encountered. The issue should not be allowed to damage national unity in Pakistan.ˈ
Assuring the Pakistani government that the problem would be solved, the Leader said, ˈWe hope your government would be successful in consolidating religious and ethnic unity as well as progress of Pakistan.ˈ
Zardari, for his part, noted: ˈWe deeply believe in expansion of bilateral relations.ˈ
He said international and regional players are trying in vain to obstruct promotion of Iran-Pakistan relations.
Zardari said triggering internal conflicts is a plot hatched by enemies of Pakistan. He added: ˈIn light of His Excellency’s prayers we would not allow the plot to be materialized.ˈ