Iranian envoy calls on PM Imran, discusses bilateral ties
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 18, 2019
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoos here on Thursday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at his office in Islamabad.
Various topics of mutual interest, bilateral ties, PM Imran Khan’s forthcoming visit to Iran and other issues were came under discussion in the meeting.
It is pertinent to mention here that PM Imran Khan would pay a two-day official visit to Tehran on the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani from Sunday. In will be the first visit of Imran Khan to Iran after assuming the Prime Minister’s office.
The visit will include a brief stop-over in Mashhad before arriving in Tehran for bilateral talks with the Iranian leadership. The Prime Minister will also meet with Iranian Supreme Leader Seyed Ali Khamenei besides holding detailed consultations with President Hassan Rouhani.
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The prime minister will also meet members of the Iranian and Pakistani business community in Iran.
Last month, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had exchanged views on overall regional situation and recent tensions between Pakistan and India.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Faisal said, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua telephoned Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi to discuss matters of mutual interest.