After President’s visit, Pakistan-Iran joint declaration issued

Islamabad: Pakistan-Iran Joint Declaration was issued after the visit of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi.

According to the spokesperson of the Foreign Office, the Pakistan-Iran joint declaration consists of 28 points, in which it is stated that Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi had a delegation-level discussion with the Prime Minister, and the parties reviewed all aspects of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations.

It has been stated in the joint statement that on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi paid an official visit to Pakistan. The Iranian President was accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Foreign Minister.

According to the joint statement, the delegation included Amir Abdullahiyan and other cabinet members, along with senior officials.

The regional and global issues of mutual concern were also discussed during the visit. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements were also signed, added the declaration.

According to the joint declaration, it was agreed to enhance mutual relations through regular exchange of high-level visits to strengthen brotherly ties.

The historical, cultural, religious and civilizational relations between the two neighboring and Muslim countries were highlighted.

The statement said that Pakistan and Iran condemned the attack on the Iranian consular session in Damascus, both countries recognized the mutual border as a border of Pakistan-Iran friendship and peace.

It has been stated in the joint statement that Pakistan and Iran agreed to cooperate with political and security authorities on a permanent basis. The aim of mutual cooperation is to prevent terrorism, drug and human trafficking.

It is pertinent to note that Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi arrived on an official visit to Pakistan on Monday, April 22 and he returned from Karachi on April 24 after completing the visit.