A ceremony was organized by Embassy of Pakistan Tehran to celebrate Defence day of Pakistan and to commemorate the sacrifices made by Pakistani soldiers in defending its borders and protecting its sovereignty, Today at Pakistan House, Tehran. The Ceremony was attended by more than two hundred persons comprising of high ranking civil and military officers from diplomatic community, business men and people from all walks of life based in Tehran. Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu welcomed the guests and thanked Brig. Gen. Muhammad Ahadi, Chief of Defence Diplomacy and international relations for gracing this historic occasion as a Chief guest. He added that his presence would further solidify our bilateral relations. " we have turned a new leaf in our relationship since the beginning of this year. The political, military and security leadership of both countries has played a critical and sincere role in solidifying and expending this vitally important relations", he added. While addressing at the occasion, Defense and Army Attache Brig. Muhammad Obaid Khan highlighted the significance of the defense day and underlined the immense courage and sacrifices by our brave soldiers. He stated that 6th September marks a pivotal moment in our history when the nation stood united to defeat the aggressive advancement of a numerically superior adversary. He further added that on this day we must also remember the plight of people in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir who have endured decade of injustice and brutality. Brig General Muhammad Ahadi, Chief of Defence diplomacy and international relations of Iranian armed forces as the chief guest congratulated Pakistan on its defense day. He added that in recent years effective and serious steps have been taken to establish security on both sides of the common border of Iran and Pakistan through the close relations and cooperation between the two armed forces of our countries and the determination of both countries to establish complete security on both sides of the common border and transform it into a border of friendship and prosperity. The messages of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were also read out in the ceremony. The guests were served with traditional Pakistani cuisine. **
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