Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stronger bilateral ties

Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace, dialogue and diplomacy on Tuesday, while pledging to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif early Wednesday.



The prime minister issued the statement hours after seeing off visiting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, saying that the two leaders held warm and cordial discussions focused on regional stability, bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.



According to the prime minister, the meeting was their first since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and the conclusion of the first round of technical talks held in Burgenstock, Switzerland.



The two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region and emphasized the importance of resolving outstanding issues through dialogue and diplomacy, Sharif said.



The prime minister also thanked the Iranian leadership for its trust in Pakistan as a friend, neighbor and mediator, reiterating Islamabad's commitment to working closely with Tehran for peace, progress and prosperity.



Both sides agreed to expand cooperation and further strengthen the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Iran in all areas of mutual interest.