ANTALYA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Senator Sherry Rehman and senior officials of both countries were also present.
The two leaders reaffirmed the close and longstanding relations between Pakistan and Iran and stressed the need to further strengthen bilateral ties in all areas of cooperation. They also exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict in the region and underlined the need for dialogue, restraint, de-escalation and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability.
The prime minister highlighted the importance of advancing implementation of the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in June 2026, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue playing a sincere and constructive role for regional peace and stability.
President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s continued diplomatic support for Iran and its efforts for peace and security in the region.
Referring to the strength of bilateral ties rooted in shared history, culture and faith, the Iranian president reiterated Tehran’s desire to further expand cooperation in various fields.
The two sides agreed on the importance of regular consultations and close coordination to address common challenges and seize new opportunities.
Both leaders expressed their resolve to work together to promote regional peace, security and prosperity.