Iran’s Araghchi meets PM Sharif, discusses ties and regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday during a visit to Islamabad, with senior civilian and military leaders joining discussions on bilateral ties and regional developments.

Araghchi arrived at the Prime Minister’s House where he held talks with Sharif on matters of mutual interest and the evolving regional situation, sources said.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir were also present during the meeting.

The talks followed Araghchi’s earlier meeting with Gen Munir, which marked his first formal engagement during the visit.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and assessing regional security dynamics.

The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with Pakistan and Iran maintaining close diplomatic coordination on regional issues.

Officials said the meetings in Islamabad are part of a broader diplomatic outreach by Tehran, with further consultations expected in other regional capitals.