Iranian President Raisi, PM Shehbaz focus on regional developments, connectivity, trade
The Iranian president reached Islamabad earlier on Monday on a 3-day visit that the world watches closely
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday on a three-day visit.
The world is watching the Iranian President’s visit to Pakistan closely amid the Iran-Israel tension.
The Iranian president was given a guard of honour from the smartly turned-out contingents of the armed forces as he arrived at the Prime Minister’s House to meet with PM Shehbaz Sharif.
Raisi’s visit marks the first-ever visit of any foreign leader to Pakistan after the February 8 general elections.
The two leaders also planted a tree on a lawn at the Prime Minister’s House to mark International Earth Day.
ایرانی صدر عزت مآب ڈاکٹر سید ابراہیم رئیسی وزیرِ اعظم ہاؤس پہنچ گئے
— PMLN Digital (@PMLNDigital) April 22, 2024
وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے ایرانی صدر کا استقبال کیا
ایرانی صدر عزت مآب ڈاکٹر سید ابراہیم رئیسی کو پاکستان کی مسلح افواج کے دستے کی جانب سے گارڈ آف آنر پیش کیا گیا
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Prime Minister @CMShehbaz and Iranian President H.E. Dr. Syed Ebrahim Raisi plant a tree in a the lawn of Prime Minister House in view of Earth Day. pic.twitter.com/KsTLKcqkzD
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) April 22, 2024
During a joint press conference, the two leaders also announced that the trade volume between the two countries would be increased to $10 billion as Raisi termed the current trade volume “unacceptable”.
“We are committed to strengthening relations at the highest levels. The Economic and trade volume between Iran and Pakistan is not acceptable. We have decided as a first step to increase trade volume between our two countries to $10bn,” said the Iranian president.
The premier called for further strengthening bilateral relations “despite the challenges” both countries faced.
“Pakistan and Iran can prosper and our borders can see progress,” said the premier Shehbaz Sharif expressing hope that the border areas of the two countries can also prosper through increased trade.
Both leaders also agreed on strengthening mutual bonds by collaborating in trade, and communications and the discussions centred around resolving regional challenges through dialogue.
The two leaders in a meeting agreed on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
PM Shehbaz and President Raisi also held discussions to increase trade and communication links between their countries.
ایرانی صدر عزت مآب ڈاکٹر سید ابراہیم رئیسی کی وزیرِاعظم ہاؤس اسلام آباد آمد
— PMLN Digital (@PMLNDigital) April 22, 2024
وزیرِاعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے ایرانی صدر کا استقبال کیا۔
وزیرِاعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے ایرانی صدر عزت مآب ڈاکٹر سید ابراہیم رئیسی کی وزیرِاعظم ہاؤس میں ملاقات
دونوں رہنماؤں کے مابین نیک خواہشات کا تبادلہ… pic.twitter.com/vdzyrplTZE
During his 3 day visit, President Raisi will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
Upon his arrival at the Islamabad airport, the Iranian dignitaries were received by Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Mudassir Tipu.
Foreign minister Ishaq Dar called on the Iranian president after he arrived at the Prime Minister’s House. During the meeting, the two emphasized the importance of enhanced efforts to further consolidate bilateral relations in all areas of cooperation.
They also discussed regional and global developments and affirmed resolving regional challenges through dialogue.
