ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, wherein he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people and Government of Iran.
During the meeting held on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi city of Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to continue working closely with Iran for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan’s state-run news agency APP reported.
During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the ongoing bilateral cooperation across all areas and expressed satisfaction over the progress made on decisions taken during their last meeting for further strengthening of Pakistan-Iran relations.
The two leaders also discussed the evolving regional situation in the wake of Israel’s ‘illegitimate aggression’ against Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised President Pezeshkian’s leadership and welcomed Iran’s decision to implement a ceasefire during the recent crisis.
President Pezeshkian, in turn, expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s strong diplomatic support at international forums and acknowledged its vital role in helping to de-escalate the conflict.
The Prime Minister also requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm greetings and best wishes to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
وزیراعظم کی ایران کے صدر کے ساتھ خانکندی، آذربائیجان میں 17ویں ای سی او سربراہی اجلاس کے موقع پر ملاقات (3-4 جولائی 2025)
وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے آذربائیجان کے شہر خانکیندی میں 17ویں ای سی او سربراہی اجلاس کے موقع پر ایران کے صدر ڈاکٹر مسعود پیزشکیان سے ملاقات کی۔… pic.twitter.com/ymgefDXADg
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It is pertinent to mention that earlier this week, Prime Minister Sharif visited Iran’s Embassy in Islamabad to sign the condolence book opened by the Iranian mission to honour the martyrs and injured Iranians during the recent “Israeli aggression” against Iran.
He paid rich tributes to the resilience and courage of the Iranian nation while offering his prayers for those who had embraced martyrdom, as well as for the swift recovery of the injured.
PM Sharif assured the Iranian side of Pakistan’s consistent and continued support during a difficult time.
