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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

PM feted by Iran’s first vice-president

TEHRAN: PM Yousuf Raza Gilani has been formally feted by Iranian first Vice-President Muhammad Raza Rahimi at the conclusion of his formal dialogue.

During the farewell dinner event held at the President House, Muhammad Raza Rahimi welcomed PM Yousaf Raza Gilani who was accompanied by his delegation.
National anthems of both countries were played by the band, while Iranian Armed forces presented a guard of honor and salute.
PM, Yousaf Raza Gilani also toured the Iranian province of Gilan, while he was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival in Iranian provincial capitol of Dasht by flag waving school children.
Governor Gilan, Mehdi Saadati province welcomed PM, Yousaf Raza Gilani at the airport, and thanked him for visiting the province, informing PM that the masses of province had special reverence for the Gilani clan of Multan, which originally hails from the region. Online