{"id":12933,"date":"2026-06-23T08:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=12933"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:26:57","slug":"president-pezeshkian-to-visit-pakistan-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties-convey-irans-goodwill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/president-pezeshkian-to-visit-pakistan-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties-convey-irans-goodwill\/","title":{"rendered":"President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties, convey Iran&#8217;s goodwill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, leading a high-level delegation to further strengthen bilateral relations and convey the goodwill of the Iranian government and people.<\/p>\n<p>According to a press release issued by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, President Pezeshkian&#8217;s visit reflects the close brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran and follows a year marked by solidarity, mutual support and Pakistan&#8217;s sincere diplomatic efforts to help de-escalate regional tensions and promote peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12934\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLeeb3Ra8AAd16j-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The embassy said the Iranian president would convey the message of the Government and people of Iran to the Government and people of Pakistan, acknowledging Pakistan&#8217;s constructive mediation efforts and its role in advancing regional peace through dialogue and diplomacy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>During the visit, the two sides are expected to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations and discuss measures to further expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions will also focus on strengthening the longstanding brotherly relationship between the two neighbouring countries and elevating bilateral cooperation to new heights across political, economic, trade, regional and people-to-people spheres.<\/p>\n<p>President Pezeshkian&#8217;s visit comes at a significant time as both countries continue to enhance diplomatic engagement and cooperation aimed at promoting regional peace, stability and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, leading a high-level delegation to further strengthen bilateral relations and convey the goodwill of the Iranian government and people. 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