Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions with India
ISLAMABAD – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Sunday amid escalating tensions with India following the Pahalgam incident.
The visit underlines the deep-rooted diplomatic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Iran, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation on political, economic, and regional fronts. High-level discussions during the visit are expected to cover key international and regional issues of mutual concern.
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During his official stay, Foreign Minister Araghchi will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. These meetings are seen as crucial for reinforcing bilateral relations and advancing shared goals.
The visit follows a recent telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in which PM Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s unambiguous stance against terrorism. He firmly denied any Pakistani involvement in the Pahalgam incident, emphasizing Pakistan’s own longstanding battle against terrorism and calling for an impartial investigation into the matter.
This diplomatic engagement comes at a critical juncture, aiming to boost Pakistan-Iran relations while promoting stability in a region marked by recent unrest.
