Iranian president arrives in Pakistan on 1st overseas trip since war with US, Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on his first overseas visit since the recent armed conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel started in February.

Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad, where he was welcomed by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and several ministers.

The Iranian president is accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Cabinet ministers and senior officials.

According to a statement issued by the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad, the visit is aimed at conveying the gratitude and message of the Iranian government and people to Pakistan following what it described as a year marked by solidarity, support, and Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to help reduce regional tensions and promote peace and stability.