Pezeshkian all praise for Pakistan’s Peace Diplomacy in meeting with President Zardari

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and advancing regional peace, as the two leaders held high-level talks at Aiwan-i-Sadr against the backdrop of recent tensions in the region. President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian met President Asif Ali Zardari today at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, mainly regional peace and security, bilateral and regional connectivity, economic cooperation and other issues of… pic.twitter.com/6QnjlK8Eey — Rana Aziz Ur Rehman (@azizrana444) June 23, 2026 President Pezeshkian, accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and other senior officials, is on his first state visit to Pakistan since the recent conflict that heightened concerns about regional stability. Welcoming the Iranian president, Zardari described the visit as a powerful reflection of the longstanding brotherly ties between Islamabad and Tehran, emphasizing that both countries have continued to stand by each other through challenging times. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting lasting peace. Zardari also congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, expressing hope that ongoing technical-level negotiations would pave the way for a permanent and sustainable peace in the region. Reaffirming Pakistan’s position on regional issues, the president reiterated Islamabad’s support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity and stability. He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the most effective tools for resolving regional and international disputes, while cautioning against one-sided approaches to complex challenges. In a significant message to the wider Muslim world, Zardari underscored Pakistan’s commitment to preservi