ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day official visit.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson said that Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day official visit.
The statement added that the Iranian Foreign Minister will “consult on the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations.”
According to the statement, during his visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar. “This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran in a wide range of areas, including trade, energy, and security.”
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