ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday confirmed that Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian will embark on a two-day state visit to Pakistan from August 2 to 3, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, the visit was first announced by President Pezeshkian’s political adviser, Mehdi Sanai, earlier this week. He stated that the Iranian president would engage with “cultural and commercial elites” during his trip.
This marks Dr. Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Pakistan since assuming the presidency. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, senior cabinet members, and top-ranking officials.
During his visit, the Iranian president is scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and hold comprehensive delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Foreign Office emphasized that the visit is expected to further strengthen the fraternal ties between the two neighboring countries.
President Pezeshkian will be the second Iranian head of state to visit Pakistan in two years, reflecting the growing momentum in bilateral engagement. The visit was initially expected in late July but was rescheduled for early August.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had previously indicated that President Pezeshkian would be visiting Islamabad soon. Speaking during a visit to New York, FM Dar expressed hope that the trip would help enhance dialogue and stability in the region. “Pakistan supports diplomacy and a prudent approach in regional affairs and welcomes efforts that promote de-escalation and engagement with Iran,” he said.
The upcoming visit follows PM Shehbaz Sharif’s own visit to Iran on May 26, 2025, where he met with Iranian leadership as part of his diplomatic outreach to friendly nations following tensions with India. Analysts see the renewed diplomatic exchanges as vital to securing mutual strategic interests amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.