TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Iran for a two-day official visit, marking the second leg of his four-nation diplomatic tour after Türkiye aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and bilateral ties.
Upon arrival at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, the prime minister was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The welcome ceremony featured a decorated contingent of the Iranian army presenting a guard of honor to the Pakistani premier.
Senior diplomats, including the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan and the Pakistani ambassador to Iran, were also present at the airport to receive the visiting delegation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi.
Later, the PM travelled to Tehran’s historic Saadabad Palace for a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The prime minister and his delegation will hold bilateral talks with the Iranian president and his team. Discussions will focus on enhancing economic, political, and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran, as well as key regional and global issues, including security and peace efforts in South Asia.
Prime Minister Sharif and Dr Pezeshkian will also address the media after the meeting. Later, the PM is also scheduled to meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and discuss bilateral issues as well as important regional issues.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to express Pakistan’s gratitude to the Iranian leadership and people for their efforts toward promoting peace during the Indo-Pak conflict. A state dinner hosted by President Pezeshkian in honour of the Pakistani delegation will conclude the day’s formal engagements.
Earlier, on Sunday, Prime Minister Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the deep-rooted, historical and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye.
On Sunday, PM Shehbaz held an important meeting with the Turkish president at the historic Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul during his two-day official visit to Türkiye. President Erdogan hosted a formal dinner in honour of the visiting delegation.
According to the official statement, both leaders reviewed all aspects of bilateral ties and expressed their resolve to elevate the strategic partnership to new heights.
PM Shehbaz thanked the Turkish leadership and people for their unwavering support during recent regional and global developments. He stated that Türkiye’s principled stance and the goodwill of the Turkish people are a source of comfort and strength for Pakistan.
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