Pakistani PM Imran Khan held important meeting with Iranian President Rouhani in Tehran

Pakistani PM Imran Khan held important meeting with Iranian President Rouhani in Tehran

TEHRAN: Pakistani PM Imran Khan held important meeting with Iranian President Rouhani in Tehran.

Prime Minister Imran Khan met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during his day-long visit to Tehran.

The prime minister held wide-ranging consultations with President Rouhani.

The prime minister said Pakistan attaches high importance to bilateral ties with Iran. "Pakistan is willing to play its role towards strengthening peace and stability in the region," PM Imran was quoted as saying.

The prime minister arrived in Tehran as a part of his initiative to promote peace and security in the region. He was received by Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif with whom the prime minister also held a meeting.

The prime minister who is on his second visit to the country will also meet Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei during his visit.