Published February 02,2019
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Pakistan's first woman ambassador to Iran presented her credentials to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, official media reported.
According to state-run PTV News, Ambassador Riffat Masood became Pakistan's first woman envoy to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Rouhani, on the occasion, expressed warm sentiments for the people and government of Pakistan and said Iran is looking forward to working closely with the new government in Pakistan to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Masood, is an experienced diplomat of the Foreign Service of Pakistan. She has served in several countries, including the U.K., U.S., France, Turkey, India and Norway. She has a native command of Farsi.
