World leaders and senior officials congratulated Pakistan on its 79th Independence Day on Friday. Several countries also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations with Islamabad.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the partnership between Pakistan and the United States. He praised cooperation in regional mediation, critical minerals, energy, counterterrorism, cultural heritage, and trade.
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott also conveyed Independence Day greetings. Both diplomats met Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
Gulf States Send Independence Day Greetings
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait also congratulated Pakistan’s leadership and people. Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised strong relations between Riyadh and Islamabad.
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also congratulated President Asif Ali Zardari. Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled also sent greetings.
Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed warm wishes during a telephone call with Ishaq Dar.
Iran, China, Russia Reaffirm Cooperation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and pledged stronger bilateral cooperation. He also called for greater coordination to protect shared interests.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged stronger political, economic, trade, border, security, and cultural cooperation.
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reaffirmed Beijing’s close and longstanding relationship with Islamabad. Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed confidence in stronger bilateral cooperation.
Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Somalia, and Romania also congratulated Pakistan. Their messages highlighted friendship, cooperation, peace, prosperity, and stronger future relations.
