Ishaq Dar, Seyed Abbas Araghchi express their common resolve in supporting the inalienable right to self-determination of Palestinian people

ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday received the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The two Ministers noted the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and emphasized the need to strengthen these relations through increased trade, energy cooperation, and enhanced border management. They expressed commitment to exploring avenues for enhancing trade, investment and people-to-people contacts.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed Pakistan’s strong interest in deepening bilateral dialogue and cooperation to explore opportunities for regional connectivity. The Iranian Foreign Minister echoed these sentiments, affirming Iran’s readiness to collaborate on mutually beneficial initiatives and promote regional cooperation.

Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Araghchi also discussed the situation in the Middle East. They underscored a shared vision for responding to common challenges through coordinated efforts. Both sides strongly condemned the Israeli genocidal acts in Gaza and expressed their common resolve in supporting the inalienable right to self-determination of the Palestinian people.

Reaffirming the unique relationship between Pakistan and Iran, the two sides committed to working together for mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples.