Key points
- Iran offered to mediate amid tensions between India and Pakistan
- Araghchi to meet Pakistan’s president, prime minister and deputy prime minister
- Visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest: state media
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad on an official visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on an official visit. He was received by Additional Secretary West Asia , Syed Asad Gillani, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan and other senior officials.
He will hold important meetings with the Pakistani leadership… pic.twitter.com/QdFx8BXR1J— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 4, 2025
During his visit, he will hold important meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
“Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on an official visit,” the Pakistani foreign office said, adding that he was received by Additional Secretary West Asia Syed Asad Gillani, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan and other senior officials.
“He will hold important meetings with the Pakistani leadership including the president, prime minister and the deputy prime minister.”
Exchange of views
The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments, according to Radio Pakistan.
Pakistan and Iran enjoy close bilateral relations rooted in shared history, culture, and religion.
The visit of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to further strengthen the existing ties and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Surging tensions
Araghchi’s visit comes in the background of surging tensions between India and Pakistan.
Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed neighbours who have announced a raft of punitive measures against each other, while their forces have exchanged fire along the LOC in Kashmir.
Islamabad has warned that it will retaliate with unprecedented force if its sovereignty is violated.
