Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan

Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and other high-ranking officials.

Pezeshkian was welcomed at the PAF Base Nur Khan by  President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Pakistani authorities rolled out a full ceremonial welcome at the airport for President @drpezeshkian. In a display of respect, Its Air Force jets conducted a flyover as Pezeshkian’s aircraft approached, followed by a 21-gun salute in recognition of Iran’s senior delegation. pic.twitter.com/rwdXk7Emr7

— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) June 23, 2026

This is the Dr Masoud Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as President of Iran.

During the visit, the two sides will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues to further deepen cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges, and regional connectivity.

The visit will also provide an important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.

The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.