Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister of Iran
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar today received the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two Ministers noted the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and emphasized the need to strengthen these relations through increased trade, energy cooperation, and enhanced border management. They expressed commitment to exploring avenues for enhancing trade, investment and people-to-people contacts.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan's strong interest in deepening bilateral dialogue and cooperation to explore opportunities for regional connectivity. The Iranian Foreign Minister echoed these sentiments, affirming Iran's readiness to collaborate on mutually beneficial initiatives and promote regional cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Dar and Foreign Minister Araghchi also discussed the situation in the Middle East. They underscored a shared vision for responding to common challenges through coordinated efforts. Both sides strongly condemned the Israeli genocidal acts in Gaza and expressed their common resolve in supporting the inalienable right to self-determination of the Palestinian people.
Reaffirming the unique relationship between Pakistan and Iran, the two sides committed to working together for mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples.
Islamabad
5 November 2024
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