Tehran: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit to Iran. Upon arrival at Mehrabad Airport, he was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam, Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Mudassar Tipu, and senior diplomatic officials. A contingent of the Iranian army presented a salute to the Prime Minister.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi. The delegation is scheduled to visit Sa'dabad Palace in Tehran for a meeting with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
During this meeting, the Prime Minister plans to express gratitude to the Iranian people and President for their support in promoting bilateral cooperation and aiding Pakistan during the recent conflict with India. He will also commend their efforts in promoting peace in South Asia. Additionally, the Prime Minister and his delegation are set to meet with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to discuss bilateral and regional issues.
The visit will also include attending a dinner hosted in their honor by Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.