Pakistan marks Defense Day in Tehran, vows to solidify ties with Iran
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran marked the country’s Defense Day on September 6, commemorating the sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers in defending the nation’s borders and sovereignty.
More than 200 people, including high-ranking civil and military officers from the diplomatic community, businessmen, and individuals from all walks of life, attended the ceremony at Pakistan House in Tehran.
Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu welcomed the guests and thanked Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ahadi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for International Cooperation and Defense Diplomacy, for gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
Tipu said Ahadi’s presence would “further solidify our bilateral relations,” which have seen a significant boost since the beginning of the year.
“We have opened a new chapter in our relationship, and the political, military, and security leadership of both countries has played a critical and sincere role in solidifying and expanding this vitally important relationship,” Tipu added.
Defense and Army Attaché Brig. Muhammad Obaid Khan highlighted the significance of Defense Day, underlining the immense courage and sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers.
He noted that September 6 marks a key moment in Pakistan’s history when the nation stood united to defeat a numerically superior adversary.
Khan also drew attention to the plight of people in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, who have endured decades of injustice and brutality. “On this day, we must also remember the sacrifices of our brethren in Kashmir,” he said.
Brig. Gen. Ahadi, in his address, congratulated Pakistan on its Defense Day and praised the close relations and cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces.
He said that effective and serious steps have been taken to establish security on both sides of the common border, with a determination to transform it into a border of friendship and prosperity.
“We have taken concrete steps to secure our common border and turn it into a symbol of friendship and cooperation,” Ahadi said.
The ceremony also featured the reading of messages from Pakistan’s president and prime minister. Guests were treated to traditional Pakistani cuisine, which added to the festive atmosphere.