Iran and Pakistan compare stances on regional issues

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met on the sidelines of the International Forum of Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan.

The two heads of state reviewed the current state of relations and stressed the importance of accelerating joint cooperation on regional developments, as well as full implementation of agreements between the two neighbors, Tasnim reported.

They pointed to the vast capacities of Iran and Pakistan in transportation, transit, and the development of border infrastructure, and emphasized the need to follow up on the agreements finalized during Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad.

Both sides identified the expansion of communication routes, facilitation of commercial movement, and enhancement of economic cooperation as essential prerequisites for deepening bilateral ties.

The meeting also addressed regional issues, with both officials highlighting the importance of greater coordination within the framework of joint initiatives.

Pezeshkian and Sharif said that shared historical, cultural, and border ties make the expansion of cooperation in energy, trade, border security, the development of border markets, and people-to-people exchanges crucial for advancing regional stability and prosperity.