H.E. Brig General Hojjatollah Qoreishi, Deputy Minister for Defence of Islamic Republic of Iran called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, in his office in Islamabad today. The Minister expressed that both countries enjoy cordial and fraternal ties nourished by centuries old religious and cultural affinities. He stated that Pakistan is grateful for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's strong and unwavering support for the just struggle of people of Jammu & Kashmir. Both sides showed satisfaction over existing collaboration and aimed at extensive cooperation in areas of common interest in future.