Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described relations with Pakistan as based on shared ideals and a deep historical bond, calling Pakistan a 'brother and close partner' during a meeting with the Pakistani delegation including the prime minister. He highlighted Pakistan's role in reducing tensions and boosting regional stability at a sensitive phase for the region, according to state-aligned reports.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with a Pakistani delegation in Tehran on Tuesday evening, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to state-aligned reports. During the meeting, Pezeshkian emphasized the deep and historic ties between the two nations, describing Pakistan as 'not just a neighbor, but a brother and close partner.' He said Pakistan's 'responsible, wise, and brotherly role' in supporting dialogues and reducing tensions is a manifestation of the country's forward-looking perspective at a sensitive phase for the region.
The remarks come amid heightened diplomatic activity. As The Zioneer has reported, Pakistan has emerged as a central mediator between the United States and Iran, facilitating the Islamabad Agreement framework aimed at de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Pezeshkian's praise for Pakistan's role aligns with his broader diplomatic posture, which has included recent statements backing Supreme Leader Khamenei and calling the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding a 'historic document.'
The meeting underscores the continued importance of the Pakistan-Iran axis in regional diplomacy, though Pezeshkian's comments did not disclose specific new agreements or initiatives. The Iranian president's framing of Pakistan as a 'brother' contrasts with Tehran's more adversarial tone toward other regional actors.
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