Pezeshkian Meets Sharif at UNGA, Praises Pakistan's Regional Peace Efforts

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to Mehr News. The two leaders reviewed the latest developments in bilateral relations, the implementation of previous agreements, and key regional developments.

Both sides stressed the depth and strength of Tehran-Islamabad relations and underscored the need to continue following up on and effectively implementing agreements and understandings reached during reciprocal visits by officials of the two countries. Pezeshkian highlighted the deep historical, cultural, and religious ties between the two nations, describing Iran-Pakistan relations as stable and rooted in broad commonalities. He reaffirmed Iran's determination to deepen and expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

The Iranian president also welcomed the continuation of contacts and consultations between officials of the two countries, saying sustained engagement could accelerate the implementation of agreements and advance the shared interests of Tehran and Islamabad. He expressed appreciation for Pakistan's "principled approaches and coordinated efforts" in support of regional peace, stability, and security, stressing the importance of continued diplomatic consultations and initiatives to reduce tensions and prevent the expansion of regional crises.

The two officials discussed ongoing regional developments and their implications for peace and security, with the Strait of Hormuz, developments in the Arabian Peninsula, and other regional security issues among the topics addressed. They also reviewed bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding, the progress of regional talks, and diplomatic and mediation efforts aimed at helping resolve disputes peacefully.

According to Mehr News, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional challenges through continued dialogue and cooperation.