On April 15, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement welcoming the upcoming visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to the country, hailing it as a reaffirmation of the robust relationship between the two neighboring states.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson said President Pezeshkian’s state visit will take place in the coming days at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It will be the new Iranian president’s first foreign trip since taking office last July, underscoring the importance Tehran places on Islamabad.
“President Pezeshkian’s visit is a testament to the fraternal and multi-faceted cooperation between Pakistan and Iran,” the statement read. The two sides are expected to discuss measures to boost ties in trade, energy, connectivity, and regional security.
Bilateral relations have seen notable progress recently, particularly after Pakistan and Iran agreed to advance the multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. The two countries also share common interests in stabilizing Afghanistan and combating terrorism.
Analysts say the visit comes as both Pakistan and Iran seek to strengthen economic cooperation to cope with international sanctions and consolidate their geopolitical roles in South Asia and the Middle East.
