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The Iranian president and foreign minister arrived in Pakistan in separate planes. Pezeshkian flew to the federal capital from Iran, while Araghchi’s last engagement was in Oman.

President Pezeshkian, upon his arrival, was received by President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Iran’s envoy to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam.

FM Araghchi was also present to welcome his president, according to televised footage.*

Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted a flypast in his honour, state-run APP reported. The president waved in response to the children’s welcoming slogans, it added.

 

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Iranian President Pezeshkian, FM Araghchi arrive in Pakistan​

News Desk
June 23, 2026

Both sides to review ‘full spectrum’ of bilateral relations​

During the visit, Pezeshkian will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with PM Shehbaz, according to the FO.

Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, and Deputy PM Dar will call on the visiting dignitary.

“This will be Dr Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as president of Iran,” the FO said.

It said the visit would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity.

It also termed the visit an “important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest”.

“The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region,” the FO added.

 

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian lands in Islamabad for an official visit on Tuesday, and is received by PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, DPM Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. PHOTO: IRNA

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad for an official visit on Tuesday, along with a high-level delegation, in the wake of the recent US-Iran war and Islamabad’s role in facilitating diplomatic efforts that culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

 

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The Iranian president was received by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 fighter jets flew a ceremonial flypast to honour the visiting dignitary, and upon arrival, a 21-gun salute was presented in Pezeshkian's honour.


Iranian FM Araghchi arrived in Islamabad earlier on Tuesday as part of the delegation accompanying President Pezeshkian on his visit, according to a statement released by the Foreign Office.