Summary Iranian President will reach Islamabad today (Friday) on a two-day official visit.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani will arrive here in Islamabad today (Friday) on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. This will be Rouhani s first visit to Pakistan as the President of Iran.
The Iranian President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials and businessmen.
The Iranian President is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, which is significant after lifting of sanctions on Iran that has opened new avenues for enhancing economic interaction.
During his stay in Pakistan, Rouhani will hold meetings with his Pakistani counterpart Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
According to a Foreign Office statement, the leaders of both the countries will have an exchange of views on strengthening bilateral relations. Cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual concern will also be discussed during the meetings.
