ISLAMABAD – Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Pakistan today on an official visit to Pakistan from April 22 to April 24.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said this is the first visit by any head of state to Pakistan after the February 8 general elections.
“The Iranian president will be accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation comprising the foreign minister and other members of the cabinet, senior officials as well as a large business delegation,” the FO said.
It said that Raisi would meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.
“He will also visit Lahore and Karachi and meet with the provincial leadership,” it added.
“The two sides will have a wide-ranging agenda to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran ties and enhance cooperation in diverse fields including trade, connectivity, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people contacts,” the FO said.
“They will also discuss regional and global developments and bilateral cooperation to combat the common threat of terrorism,” it added.
“Pakistan and Iran enjoy strong bilateral ties anchored in history, culture and religion. This visit provides an important opportunity to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations,” the FO concluded.
