Iran president due on 26th

TEHRAN: President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to pay a visit to Pakistan on July 26, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

Esmaeil Baqaei announced at a press conference on Monday that Pezeshkian will travel to Pakistan in the coming week. Describing the upcoming presidential visit as a sign of the significance that Iran attaches to its relations with Pakistan, the spokesman said the bilateral ties are based upon historical, cultural and religious understanding and mutual respect.

He noted that the contacts between Tehran and Islamabad have increased following the Israeli and US aggression against Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni held a telephonic conversation with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by recent floods in Pakistan.

Conveying heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the Iranian minister said, “We stand with the government and people of Pakistan in this difficult time,” and assured that Iran is ready to provide all possible assistance to the flood-affected population.

The two ministers also discussed the scheduled visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan on July 26. Minister Momeni thanked Mohsin Naqvi for his recent visit to Iran, while the Pakistani minister said Islamabad is looking forward to welcoming President Pezeshkian.