Jul 30, 2023, 7:14 PM
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Envoy to Pakistan hails first Iranian woman to summit K2

Jul 30, 2023, 7:14 PM
News ID: 85184978
Envoy to Pakistan hails first Iranian woman to summit K2

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has expressed his admiration for renowned mountaineer Afsaneh Hesamifard, who has become the first Iranian woman to conquer K2 in Pakistan, the second-highest mountain in the world.

In a post on his official social media page on Sunday, Reza Amiri Moghadam lauded Hesamifard's historic accomplishment and extended his heartfelt wishes for victory and success to all the capable women of Iran.

The Iranian ambassador acknowledged Hesamifard as one of the thousands of Iranian women who have brought honor to the country through their outstanding achievements in various fields, including sports and academia.

Afsaneh Hesamifard made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to summit K2. Moreover, she has the distinction of being the fourth Iranian woman to conquer Mount Everest.

Located in the northwestern Karakoram Range, K2 stands at 8,611 meters above sea level, making it the second-highest mountain on the planet, just after Mount Everest which peaks at 8,849 meters.

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