Iranian President to undertake a state visit to Pakistan on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP): At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, on Tuesday, will undertake a state visit to Pakistan. Dr Pezeshkian will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and other high-ranking officials.

During the visit, President Pezeshkian will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with the prime minister.

The Chairman of the Senate, the Speaker of the National Assembly, and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will call on the Iranian President, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release on Monday.

This will be Dr 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,” it was added.

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 spokesperson further said, “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.”