WANA (Aug 02) – Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who is accompanying Iran’s President on his trip to Pakistan, met this Saturday afternoon with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, for talks.

 

In this meeting, the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on expanding cooperation to preserve regional stability, boost trade, and enhance economic collaboration.

 

They also discussed ways to increase bilateral engagement in key areas of mutual interest.

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, trip to Pakistan on August 02, 2025. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, trip to Pakistan on August 02, 2025. Social media/ WANA News Agency

President Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan is considered a milestone in the longstanding relations between Tehran and Islamabad. The visit comes as the two countries approach the 78th anniversary of their diplomatic ties — relations that began with mutual recognition and have weathered numerous ups and downs over the decades.

 

During this visit, the leaders of the two countries will hold discussions aimed at redefining economic and trade relations, strengthening regional cooperation, and fostering synergy in security and political affairs. The exchange of views on ongoing regional developments — including the situation in Gaza, the Middle East, and the consequences of the Israeli regime’s aggressions — will also feature prominently in their talks. Additionally, both sides plan to arrange for the next session of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission to be held in Tehran.

 

This marks the fifth official meeting between the leaders of the two countries within the past year and comes just two months after the joint visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief to Tehran. The continuous phone contacts between President Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in recent months, particularly in the wake of recent military tensions in the region, underscore the strong will of both sides to deepen bilateral cooperation. This visit is expected to carry special significance not only in the diplomatic calendar of Iran and Pakistan but also in the broader geopolitical equations of the region.