Iranian President in Islamabad to hold talks with Pakistani leadership

Islamabad: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and other high-ranking government officials warmly received the Iranian President at Noor Khan Air Base.

A 21-gun salute was also presented to the visiting dignitary.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, along with a high-level Iranian delegation, is also accompanying the Iranian President.  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he looks forward to substantive engagements during Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian’s important visit to Pakistan.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the visit will pave the way forward for stronger Pakistan-Iran ties.

The Prime Minister said he is honored to welcome President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on his official visit to Pakistan.