enior Pakistani law makers on Thursday praised Iranian democracy and were unanimous that the democratic process is continuing without any hindrance. Speaking separately to IRNA about Iran’s upcoming Presidential election, slated for June 12, the two senior politicians termed Iran as a strong democratic state.

S .M. Zafar, Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Q, and a law expert expressing his views said the electoral process in Iran is so strong that the elections were not postponed even in difficult times.

He congratulated Iranian nation on having Presidential election in the country.

He was of the view that the upcoming elections are very significant, as after so many years there are chances that Iran-US relations might become normal.

S .M. Zafar opined that the new President has to keep this fact in mind.

Commenting on Iran-Pakistan relations he said relations of both the countries are based on historical foundations and both have been enjoying friendly relations for so many years.

He added that the gas pipeline project would further strengthen the ties between Iran and Pakistan.

“Who so ever wins the election the relations between Pakistan and Iran will remain strong”, S .M. Zafar opined.

Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said Iranians enjoy full democratic rights and the upcoming Presidential election is a clear example of the strong electoral process. “Elections in Iran have always held on time”, he said.

He said that it is the democratic right of Iranian people to elect leaders of their own choice.

“It is the beauty of the democratic system that people are free to express their choice through their votes”, Syed Zafar Ali Shah opined.

He stated that Iran’s relations with Pakistan are based on mutual understanding shaped by geography. “The strong bilateral relations between both the countries are vital for the stability in the region”, he opined.