President General Pervez Musharraf spoke to president of Iran Ahmadinejad last night. The President welcomed the Iranian President's visit to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with King Abdullah. He expressed the confidence that this visit will strengthen the understanding between two important neighbours and have a positive impact on the situation in the region.
The President said Pakistan has always desired peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf region. He also informed the Iranian President about the meeting of the foreign ministers of seven Muslim countries in Islamabad on February 25, 2007, his efforts to resolve problems, reduce tension in the Middle East, promote understanding and harmony in the Islamic world. The President assured Iranian President Ahmadinejad that Pakistan would always have Iran's interest close to its heart.