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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Nur Khan Air Base in Islamabad on August 2, 2025. — APP
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LAHORE: Iranian President Masood Pazeshkian arrived on a two -day official visit for bilateral relations and regional cooperation on a two -day official visit on Saturday.
The Iranian President-former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were welcomed in Lahore, along with a high-level delegation, including senior ministers and other senior officials.
The Iranian President, who is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, later arrived in the federal capital. Upon arrival at Noor Khan Air Base, the Prime Minister welcomed the upcoming dignity.
Going to his X -handle, the Prime Minister said: “I have the honor to welcome my brother, he on an official visit to Pakistan, Dr. Masood Pizakian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
He added, “We are looking forward to our significant engagements during this important visit that will pave the way for Pakistan to move forward for Iran’s strong ties.”
The Iranian president visited the tomb of Alma Iqbal, where he received the Guard of Honor from the armed forces personnel.
He offered Fateha in the shrine-elbow and recorded his remarks in the visitor’s book.
During his stay, the Iranian President will meet with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari and will hold talks with Prime Minister Shahbaz at the delegation level.
This is the first official visit to Pakistan as Iran’s President.
Talking to reporters in Tehran before his departure, Pizeshkian – who has followed the first official visit to Pakistan as President – said that the purpose of the visit was to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.
“The purpose of this journey is to promote commercial and economic relations,” he said. The Iranian President added that during the visit, issues related to border security and regional peace will also be discussed.
He remarked, “We believe that cross -border markets and contacts can open new avenues for mutual cooperation.”
President Pazeshkian further expressed hope that bilateral trade volume could be increased by $ 10 billion. He also highlighted Iran’s interest in active participation in the China -Pakistan Economic Transit (CPEC), which is a key component of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR).
Prime Minister Shahbaz last visited Iran on May 26. The visit of the President is expected to further strengthen the brotherhood relations between Pakistan and Iran.
According to Iranian President Mehdi Sani’s political adviser, during the visit of the President, there was a plan to hold talks with government meetings and “cultural and business elite”.
“The relations between the two countries are based on political, economic, religious and cultural dimensions,” he said in an X post on July 30. “
The adviser concluded that the development of provincial and border cooperation, the rising trade over $ 3 billion, was one of the goals of the visit.
Pizoshikian will be the second Iranian president to visit Pakistan within two years. The tour was actually scheduled for the last week of July.
In April 2024, Ibrahim Russian made a three -day official visit to Pakistan just a month before the helicopter crash.
Earlier in May, Prime Minister Shahbaz made a two -day visit to Iran as part of his regional visit, which aims to thank his support for his support during the conflict with India.
During a two -day visit, the Prime Minister met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seed Ali Khaamini and the Iranian President.
In addition to meeting Iran’s efforts to maintain Iran’s peace during the war on Pakistan during the war on Pakistan, these meetings focused on promoting Pakistan -Iran relations, especially trade and regional relations.
The two sides discussed the strategic relations between the two countries, as well as the immediate elimination of Zionist oppression in Gaza and the achievement of sustainable and lasting ceasefire.
Earlier, he visited Iran in May 2024 to attend the memorial ceremony of former President Russian.
Dar, Iranian FM confirms a commitment to strengthen relations
After Syria, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Iranian Foreign Minister and discussed issues of bilateral interest with Abbas Aragchi.
The two leaders, focusing on enhancing cooperation in regional stability, trade and economic cooperation, confirmed their commitment to strengthen Pakistan -Iran relations. He also discussed bilateral engagement in important areas of mutual interest.
‘Defense Cooperation’
In addition, Defense Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Aziz Nasr Zada held a two -way meeting with Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
During the meeting, the two sides confirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and promote peace and stability in the region.
The two sides discussed issues of mutual interest, including regional security, counter -terrorism efforts, and ways to enhance defense cooperation between the two neighbors.
Asif praised Iran’s continued engagement and emphasized the importance of defense diplomacy in tackling shared security challenges.
The Iranian Defense Minister thanked the Government of Pakistan for a warm welcome and reaffirmed Iran’s desire to build mutual respect, shared values and strong defense relations.
The meeting concluded with a positive note, in which the two leaders expressed hope of the future of Pakistan -Iran defense relations and promised to continue working together for the region’s prosperity and security.
