Iranian President Raisi arrives in Pakistan on three-day official visit
The Hindu
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on a three-day official visit to meet Pakistan’s top leadership, the first by any head of state after the February 8 general elections in the country
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on April 22 on a three-day official visit to meet Pakistan's top leadership, the first by any head of state after the February 8 general elections in the country.
The X account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Iranian president was accorded a warm welcome at the Islamabad Airport and was received by Housing Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Mudassir Tipu.
The Iranian President is accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation comprising the Foreign Minister and other members of the Cabinet and senior officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
President Raisi has an extensive programme in Pakistan as he is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani and Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq.
He will also visit Lahore and Karachi and meet with the provincial leadership, the Foreign Office said.
According to Radio Pakistan, Mr. Raisi will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today while there will also be a round of delegation-level talks between the two countries.
“Upon arrival at the Prime Minister House, a guard of honour will be presented to the visiting dignitary,” the report said.
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