Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi Arrives at MoFA, Discusses Bilateral Relations

Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was warmly welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

During the meeting, both sides discussed various aspects of bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan such as regional stability, trade and economic cooperation.

Earlier, on the first day of his two-day visit to Pakistan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Mazar-e-Iqbal to pay his respects to national poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Accompanied by senior Pakistani officials, President Pezeshkian laid a wreath at the foot of the white marble tomb in Lahore’s Hazuri Bagh, observed a moment of silence, and recited verses of Iqbal’s poetry. He noted Iqbal’s messages of unity, self-awareness, and moral strength as an inspiration for today’s youth in both Iran and Pakistan.

Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman and Information Minister Atta Tarar joined the ceremony. Minister Tarar said, “Allama Iqbal’s vision transcends borders. We are honored that President Pezeshkian chose to begin his visit here.”