ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warmly received his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Thursday. The Iranian foreign minister arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit at the invitation of FM Bilawal, marking his first bilateral visit to the country.
During the visit, the two foreign ministers engaged in a productive “tete-a-tete” discussion at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and symbolized the growing ties between the two nations by planting a Pine tree sapling on the premises.
Tête-à-tête between Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari and Foreign Minister @Amirabdolahian held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. pic.twitter.com/kUKm3a8yBC
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 3, 2023
Following the informal meeting, both leaders led delegation-level talks at the Foreign Office, focusing on a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral relations and the evolving regional dynamics.
Iranian FM’s Meeting with Pakistan’s PM
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to meet with the Iranian foreign minister to reinforce the consensus between the leadership of both countries for enhancing their relationship.
In addition to the meetings with top government officials, Abdollahian is scheduled to hold discussions with National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to explore parliamentary linkages between Pakistan and Iran.
Delegation- level talks between Pakistan and Iran underway in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Bilawal Bhutto Zardari @BBhuttoZardari and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian @Amirabdolahian are leading their respective delegations. pic.twitter.com/2IrFZS7A2n
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 3, 2023
The visit of FM Abdollahian presents an opportunity for the two sides to discuss various aspects of their bilateral ties, with a particular focus on regional connectivity, energy cooperation, and economic and investment opportunities.
Wide-ranging talks are expected to cover all aspects of bilateral relations and the emerging regional situation pic.twitter.com/KyPsGfVlf3
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 3, 2023
Ahead of Abdollahian’s arrival, a high-ranking Iranian delegation, comprising officials from the Ministries of Trade, Roads and Urban Development, Investment, Agriculture, and Energy, engaged in preparatory meetings, further reinforcing the commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries.
