Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Pakistan on a diplomatic visit aimed at repairing relations between the two countries. The visit comes after both Iran and Pakistan carried out airstrikes on each other’s territories earlier this month, amid rising tensions caused by the conflict in Gaza.
Hossein Amirabdollahian landed in Islamabad for “in-depth talks” with his Pakistani counterpart, Jalil Abbas Jilani. The goal of the visit is to calm relations and rebuild diplomatic ties that were strained by the recent military actions.
During their meeting, both ministers emphasized the importance of close relations between Pakistan and Iran in maintaining regional stability. They expressed their commitment to expanding political and security cooperation and reaffirmed their respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
One of the main areas of focus discussed was the need to address the threat of terrorism in the mountainous region along their shared border, which was the location of the recent airstrikes. The ministers also pledged to boost economic development in the region.
Amirabdollahian mentioned that the “terrorists” operating in the border areas are supported by third countries, without providing further details. It is worth noting that Western countries have accused Iran of supporting various groups designated as terrorist organizations.
The Iranian foreign minister is also scheduled to meet with Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar during his visit. He announced that Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi will soon visit Pakistan, although a specific date has yet to be determined.
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