Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Summit in China, where they discussed enhancing bilateral relations and regional cooperation.
đź“Ť Key Discussion Points
Trade & Energy Cooperation: Both leaders agreed to explore ways to boost trade, with a special focus on energy projects, including electricity and gas linkages across the border.
Border Security & Connectivity: They emphasized joint efforts to strengthen border management and expand connectivity for trade routes under CPEC and SCO frameworks.
Regional Stability: PM Shehbaz and President Pezeshkian underlined the importance of peace in Afghanistan for regional prosperity.
Flood Support: The Iranian President expressed solidarity with Pakistan over the ongoing flood devastation and offered assistance.
🛑 Diplomatic Context
This is PM Shehbaz’s first bilateral engagement with President Pezeshkian since his election.
Both countries aim to resolve trade bottlenecks, particularly cross-border banking and customs issues.
⚠️ Looking Ahead
Officials hinted at the possibility of a high-level Pakistan-Iran joint economic commission meeting later this year to translate commitments into concrete agreements.
