ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, according to Iran’s state news agency.
Habibullah Abbasi, director of public relations at the Iranian president’s office, said the visit aims to acknowledge Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating US-Iran mediation talks and to express gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The development comes as indirect talks between Iran and the United States began in Switzerland on Monday, with Pakistan and Qatar reportedly playing a mediating role.
Officials said the timing of the visit reflects ongoing regional diplomatic activity centered on efforts to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will undertake a two-day official visit to Pakistan beginning Tuesday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said.
A spokesperson said the Iranian president will be accompanied by a delegation that includes ministers and other senior officials.
During the visit, Pezeshkian is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the spokesperson added.
The Foreign Office said meetings are also planned with the chairman of the Senate, the speaker of the National Assembly, and the deputy prime minister, as part of a broader round of high-level engagements.
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Officials noted that this will be Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan since assuming office as Iran’s president.
