# Pezeshkian Arrives in Islamabad for High-Level Talks

- Link: https://www.tehranianonline.com/pezeshkian-arrives-in-islamabad-for-high-level-talks/
- Published: 2026-06-23T23:01:29+03:30
- Author: Farid Ghoreyshi

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Tuesday arrived
in Pakistan on a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz
Sharif.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari warmly received
the Iranian President upon his arrival at Nur Khan Airbase. As part of the ceremonial
welcome, Dr. Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted
a flypast in his honour.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chairman
Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Information
Minister Attaullah Tarar, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, and other senior officials
were also present on the occasion.Dr. Pezeshkian was accompanied by a high-level
delegation, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other high-ranking officials.
During the visit, President Pezeshkian will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and 
hold talks with the prime minister.This is Dr Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan
in his capacity as President of Iran.Earlier, Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas
Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad as part of the delegation accompanying the President
of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on his State Visit to Pakistan,
a press statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson said.Upon arrival at
Nur Khan Airbase, Foreign Minister Araghchi was warmly received by Deputy Prime 
Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.Pakistan and Iran share strong
brotherly ties, deeply rooted in history, faith, and culture. The leadership and
people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Araghchi and the Iranian
delegation to Islamabad.