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Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian Arrives in Pakistan for Two-Day State Visit

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Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The President is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials. During his stay, Dr. Pezeshkian will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran.

Key Takeaways:

  • The visit is a response to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's invitation to Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, marking his first official visit to Pakistan as President of Iran.
  • Dr. Pezeshkian's delegation includes Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials.
  • President Pezeshkian will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
  • The visit aims to enhance the province and border cooperation and increase trade exchanges from the current $3 billion.
  • The visit also reflects Iran's appreciation for Pakistan's support for its "historic victory against Zionist aggression" and Pakistan's reaffirmation of its strong stance on denouncing Israel's actions and supporting Iran's right to self-defense.
  • President Pezeshkian stressed the importance of recognizing the strategies of the Zionist regime and called for strengthening unity and solidarity among Muslim nations to effectively counter these threats.
  • Iranian Political Adviser Mehdi Sanai stated that the visit aims to further develop the relations between the two countries, including cultural and commercial exchanges.
  • Iranian President Dr. Pezeshkian has previously expressed his country's appreciation for Pakistan's support at the United Nations.

Statistics:

  • The trade exchange between Pakistan and Iran is currently $3 billion.
  • The visit aims to further increase trade exchanges between the two countries.
  • The province and border cooperation between Pakistan and Iran is expected to receive a boost from the visit.

Sources:

  • "Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Saturday, says Political Adviser Mehdi Sanai."

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  • Press release from the Foreign Office of Pakistan (no date provided in original text)
  • "Iranian FM to Visit Pakistan Amidst Pakistan's Efforts to strengthen Islamic circle."

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