ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with a high-level delegation, will visit Pakistan tomorrow, Tuesday, a couple of days after the successful talks between Iran and the US, held in Switzerland and mediated by Islamabad.
In a curtain raiser issued today, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that Masoud Pezeshkian will undertake a “state visit to Pakistan” on June 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
“Dr. Pezeshkian will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and other high-ranking officials,” it stated.
Earlier, Iranian state media IRNA reported that the objectives of the visit include thanking Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for playing an important role in mediation between Iran and the US.
The FO statement further said that, during the visit, President Pezeshkian will meet the President of Pakistan 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 also call on the Iranian President.”
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 spokesperson added.
Moreover, the curtain raiser stated that “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.”
This will be Dr. Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as President of Iran.
