Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have stressed the need for dialogue, restraint and de-escalation to achieve lasting peace and stability.
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the COP31 conference in Türkiye, where they reaffirmed the close and longstanding relations between Pakistan and Iran.
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Senator Sherry Rehman and senior officials from both countries were also present at the meeting.
Both leaders stressed the need to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
They also discussed the changing regional situation, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over the prolonged conflict in the region.
The meeting underscored the importance of diplomatic engagement and efforts to ease tensions for lasting regional peace and stability.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirm longstanding ties and call for greater cooperation, dialogue and reduced regional tensions during their meeting in Türkiye.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed on Wednesday the Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Palestinian people during a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on the sidelines of the COP31 conference in Antalya, Türkiye.
Mustafa thanked Pakistan for raising its voice in support of the Palestinian people at international forums.
The prime minister also held meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.
During his meeting with President Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz discussed bilateral relations, mutual cooperation and the regional situation, with particular emphasis on peace and stability.
The prime minister also met Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
The meetings covered bilateral relations, regional developments and the difficulties faced by countries most affected by climate change.
The leaders also discussed the importance of highlighting these challenges at international forums and strengthening cooperation to address them.
