Upon conclusion of a meeting with Nawaz in Lahore, the Iranian president departs for Islamabad.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Visits Pakistan for Strengthening Ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made his first official visit to Pakistan on August 2-3, 2025, with a focus on strengthening bilateral relations, boosting economic ties, and discussing regional security matters.
Upon arrival in Lahore, President Pezeshkian was received by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the walled-city. The meeting between the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional security.
Following his visit to Lahore, President Pezeshkian traveled to Islamabad where he was received by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation at the airport. During his stay, he is scheduled to hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The visit is significant as it marks President Pezeshkian's first official visit to Pakistan since assuming office. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Iran ties, with a focus on expanding cooperation in regional stability, trade, and economic collaboration.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and top officials, President Pezeshkian visited the mausoleum of Pakistan's national poet Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore and offered Fateha for his soul. He also recorded his impressions for Allama Iqbal's literary legacy in the visitors' book.
The deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad to discuss enhancing bilateral engagement across key areas of mutual interest.
Key discussions aimed at increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion annually and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. Pakistan also expressed willingness to facilitate easing tensions between Iran and the United States during this visit.
High-level delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Iran will also take place during the visit. The khateeb of the historic Badshahi Mosque, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, offered special prayers for the unity of the Muslim Ummah on this occasion.
The visit is expected to lead to deeper diplomatic engagement and expanded economic partnership, especially considering Iran's strategic interests in fostering regional stability and growing economic exchanges with Pakistan. This aligns with Pezeshkian's agenda as Iranian president to strengthen international ties and secure economic development following his 2024 election.
- The interest in strengthening Iran-Pakistan ties extends to policy-and-legislation, as the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in regional stability, trade, and economic collaboration.
- During the high-level delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Iran, key discussions aimed at increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion annually and enhancing cooperation between the two countries.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan follows his 2024 election, aligning with his agenda to strengthen international ties and secure economic development.
