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Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.—Reuters Photo (File)

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday said President Asif Ali Zardari will soon visit Iran and the gas pipeline project would be completed in given time frame.

Speaking to media representatives outside the Parliament House, she said Pakistan and Iran have been enjoying good relations and the present government has further strengthened its ties with the neighbour.

The foreign minister said that Pakistan categorical opposes the US drone attacks on its land which is violation of its sovereignty.

She said Pakistan's bilateral relations have improved with India, Afghanistan and United States during the current year.

Speaking on Afghanistan, Khar said peace and stability in Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s favour and the entire region supports peace process in the war-torn country.

Condemning attacks on polio workers, the minister vowed to provide “fool proof security” to the health workers and said the government is in touch with the international health workers organisations.

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