ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, will undertake an official visit to Pakistan on 5th May 2025.
Spokesman of Pakistan’s Foreign Office Shafaqat Ali Khan said this high-level visit reflects the deep-rooted and strong relationship between Pakistan and the brotherly nation of Iran.
He said the visit also underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments.
During the visit, Foreign Minister Araghchi will call on the President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The spokesman said Pakistan and Iran enjoy close bilateral relations rooted in shared history, culture, and religion.
The visit of Foreign Minister Araghchi, the spokesman said is expected to further strengthen the existing ties and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Monday.
He said that Araqchi will meet with senior Pakistani officials to discuss the recent developments at the regional and international levels. He added that Araqchi will also pay an official visit to India later in the week.
The visit comes amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India following an attack in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on April 22, which left 26 people dead.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has already held separate phone calls with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stressing the need for a collective stance against terrorism.
India swiftly blamed Pakistan for the attack without presenting any credible evidence. Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly rejected the Indian government’s baseless accusations.
A day after the Pahalgam incident on 23 April, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved measures including the closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
In response, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) met on 24 April and warned that any attempt by India to block water flows into Pakistan would be considered an act of war.
Earlier, in a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is ready to mediate between Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions over the Pahalgam attack.
Araghchi said Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time.
The Iranian Foreign Minister urged both countries to exercise self-restraint to manage the crisis.
He said India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbours of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties.
