Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across various sectors and expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Iran relations.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Council of Heads of Member States (CHM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin.

The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep commitment to its historic and fraternal ties with Iran, underlining the strong foundations of the relationship rooted in shared history, cultural heritage, and faith.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and federal ministers were also present at the meeting.

President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to enhancing bilateral collaboration in various areas of mutual interest.

Referring to the visit of the Iranian president to Pakistan last month, the prime minister said that the visit was very helpful in further strengthening the relations between the two countries.

The people of Pakistan warmly welcomed the Iranian president during his recent visit, he added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasised the importance of further strengthening political and economic ties between the two friendly countries.

He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people and Government of Iran and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, underscoring dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path toward de-escalation and stability.

The Iranian president expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives and property in the ongoing floods across Pakistan and said that the government and people of Iran stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in this hour of need.