Iranian President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan tomorrow

Web Desk: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Tuesday.

According to Iran’s state news agency, Habibollah Abbasi, Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Iranian President, said the visit is aimed at acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating mediation between Iran and the United States, and expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his role.

It is worth noting that the visit comes at a significant time, as negotiations between Iran and the United States commenced in Switzerland yesterday, with Pakistan and Qatar serving as mediators.

During the visit, he will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will call on the Iranian President.

This will be Dr Masoud Pezeshkian's second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as President of Iran.

During the visit, the two sides will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues to further deepen cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges, and regional connectivity.

The visit will also provide an important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.

The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.