Pakistan, Iran agree on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism, promote cooperation in diverse fields

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in a meeting held here at the PM House on Friday, agree on joint efforts by the two countries to eradicate terrorism in the region besides promoting bilateral relations and cooperation in diverse fields. The two leaders held detailed discussion regarding the promotion of Iran-Pakistan bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.

In the meeting, the two sides also discussed matters related to increasing trade and communication links between the two countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pointed out that it was the first visit of a head of the state to visit Pakistan after the general elections held in February 2024, and the entire Pakistani nation, including him, welcomed his visit. Earlier President Raisi was given a guard of honour as he arrived here at the PM House to meet Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with his high-powered delegation. President Raisi landed in the federal capital earlier in the morning for a three-day official visit accompanied by his spouse and a delegation comprising ministers and businessmen. Prime Minister Shehbaz welcomed the visiting dignitary on his arrival at the venue of the formal welcome ceremony. During the three-day visit, President Raisi will meet the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman of Senate and Speaker of National Assembly. He will also visit Lahore and Karachi and meet with the provincial leadership. Besides discussing regional and global developments, the two sides will have a wide-ranging agenda to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran ties and enhance cooperation in diverse fields including trade, connectivity, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people contacts.