Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of State Summit in Beijing, where both leaders vowed to further deepen bilateral relations.
đź“Ť Meeting Highlights
Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in trade, energy, and connectivity projects.
Emphasis was placed on fully operationalizing the border markets to boost local economies along the Pakistan-Iran frontier.
Discussions were also held on enhancing regional peace, counterterrorism collaboration, and border security.
Leaders reaffirmed commitment to the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project and other energy initiatives.
🗣️ PM Shehbaz’s Remarks
Appreciated Iran’s support for Pakistan at international forums.
Highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to regional integration through the SCO platform.
Stressed that enhanced cooperation would bring mutual economic stability.
🗣️ President Pezeshkian’s Remarks
Called Pakistan a “brotherly neighbor.”
Urged closer collaboration in trade and investment.
Expressed Iran’s interest in connectivity projects under CPEC linking Iran with China through Pakistan.
⚠️ Context
The meeting comes at a time when both countries are seeking to stabilize border tensions and expand trade, particularly after the recent inauguration of new border marketplaces earlier this year.
