(260623) -- ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and visiting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) review guard of honor in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23, 2026. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday that he will visit Iran next week to pay respects to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah
Pakistani PM Sharif to Visit Iran to Honor Late Supreme Leader Following Meeting with President Pezeshkian
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Islamabad on June 23, 2026, where Sharif announced his upcoming visit to Iran to pay respects to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah. This meeting highlights the ongoing diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, where he announced his upcoming visit to Iran to honor the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah. This meeting underscores the diplomatic ties between the two nations.
- Sharif's visit is intended to pay respects to a significant figure in Iran's political history.
- The meeting highlights the ongoing diplomatic relations and cooperation between Pakistan and Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Pakistan and Iran share a long border and have historically maintained complex relations influenced by cultural, economic, and security factors.
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