Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to travel to Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iranian president-elect Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, who won the presidential run-off election earlier this month.
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch announced the trip during her weekly press briefing on Thursday.
“At the invitation of the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Muhammad Baghir Ghalibaf, the prime minister […] will visit Tehran on July 30 to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-Elect Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian,” she said.
“The visit underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthen leadership-level engagement and bilateral cooperation.”
Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old cardiac surgeon known for his relatively moderate stance, was elected president on July 6. The election followed the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May.
Following Pezeshkian’s victory, President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the newly elected president in a post on X. “Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal ties & I hope that under your leadership our relations will grow even stronger,” he said.
“Looking forward to working together for the peace and prosperity of the region,” he added. PM Shehbaz also extended his congratulations to Pezeshkian, emphasizing the close and historic relationship between Pakistan and Iran.
“We must ensure a bright future for our two peoples through mutually beneficial cooperation,” he posted on X.
Security of Diplomatic Missions
Addressing questions from reporters, the spokesperson mentioned that the FO has been in contact with German authorities regarding the attack on the consulate in Frankfurt.
Earlier this week, “a gang of extremists” — reportedly Afghan nationals — allegedly threw stones at the building and tore down the Pakistani flag.
“We have urged the German authorities to ensure the security of the Pakistani mission,” Baloch said.
She added that the FO had requested the swift arrest and prosecution of the suspects, echoing a statement from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.