According to Noon news agency, he also toured the museum of the Astan (custodianship) of the holy shrine.
Pronk expressed humbleness and said he was honored to be able to visit the holy place.
“Millions of people visit this holy site every year and I feel proud to be among you today,” he added.
The Dutch envoy and the officials of the Astan of Imam Hussein (AS) holy mausoleum also talked about the projects being implemented by the Astan.
Pronk said the Netherlands plays a major role in construction of Iraq and provides assistance to the people of the country in different areas.
The holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala are among the most revered sites that attract millions of pilgrims from all over Iraq and other countries every year.
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