Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has touched down in Pakistan’s capital for a one-day state visit, his first foreign trip since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.
– The Iranian president’s plane, named “Minab 168”, landed at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Air Base.
– He was given a red-carpet welcome and was greeted by Pakistan’s leadership including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
– Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were also present.
– The two sides are expected to “review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues for cooperation across trade, energy, border security, and regional connectivity”.
– Ahead of Pezeshkian’s arrival, authorities tightened security across Islamabad. It’s Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan as president following an August 2025 trip.
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