TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was ready to talk with India for the sake of regional peace on different issues, including water, trade, and counter terrorism, if India shows seriousness.
While addressing a joint press conference along with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, the premier said Pakistan came out of the crisis with India as victorious because of the brave actions of our outstanding armed forces, strongly supported by the people of Pakistan.
“We want peace with India and will work for peace in the region through talks and resolve our outstanding issues, including the Kashmir problem, according to the United Nations Security Council resolutions, which were acknowledged even by the Indian Lok Sabha when Nehru was the prime minister of India,” he said.
Though he reaffirmed that if India remained aggressive, then Pakistan would defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. “If they accept our offer, we want to talk for the sake of peace,” he reiterated.
President Pezeshkian said Iran welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, adding that settling issues through dialogue was essential for stability in the region.
“ہم امن کے خواہاں ہیں اور مذاکرات کے ذریعے خطے میں امن کیلئے کام کریں گے، تنازعہ کشمیر سمیت تمام تنازعات کے مذاکرات کے ذریعے حل کے خواہاں ہیں۔”
~ وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی ایرانی صدر کے ہمراہ مشترکہ پریس کانفرنس#PMShehbazInIran 🇵🇰🇮🇷 pic.twitter.com/31zUa03DLC
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 26, 2025
Upon his arrival, the prime minister was received by the Iranian Interior Minister and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Iranian armed forces presented a guard of honour at the airport.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatimi accompanied the Prime Minister.
While talking to the media at the Sa’dabad Palace, the Prime Minister said he had a productive and useful meeting with the Iranian President, covering all areas of mutual interest and cooperation.
During high-level talks on Monday, both leaders resolved to enhance cooperation to boost bilateral trade and investment and work together to maintain peace and security in the region, the state-run APP reported.
PM Shehbaz said that both sides have agreed to enhance cooperation in diverse fields, including trade, investment, and the economy.
“Pakistan and Iran had deep-rooted cultural and historical relations. We have decided to transform these relations into a very productive cooperation in various fields of life,” he stated.
The Prime Minister also condemned Israeli actions causing untold misery for the people of Gaza, where more than 50,000 Palestinians have been martyred, and the bloodshed continues.
He urged the international community to use its influence to bring a lasting ceasefire in Palestine. “Pakistan stands by its brothers and sisters in Iran to promote peace, progress, and prosperity.”
While welcoming the Prime Minister and his delegation, the Iranian President said Pakistan was an important neighbouring country and both countries enjoyed centuries old historical, cultural and civilizational links.
He said Pakistan and Iran shared common stance on important regional and international issues on different platforms including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
During the meeting, the two sides discussed expansion of bilateral relations in different areas, including politics, economy,y and international cooperation, and agreed to continue implementing already signed agreements, he explained.
The Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s desire to raise the volume of bilateral trade and further deepen the trade cooperation with Iran.
The two sides committed to an early resolution of the Iran-Pakistan Pipeline project through mutual consultations.
The Iranian President said the two countries should cooperate on making their borders secure from the activities of terrorists and criminal groups.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended an invitation to President Masoud Pezeshkian to pay visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience.
