PM Shehbaz, Iranian president pledge regional peace in New York
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly amid Iran-US tensions, an official release said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York on Thursday, and the two leaders agreed to work toward regional peace, security and prosperity, according to an official press release issued by the Associated Press of Pakistan.
The meeting took place amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. The two exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, the statement said. It did not provide further details about the agenda.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where leaders of both countries were present for the annual session. Pakistan and Iran share a long border and maintain diplomatic and trade ties.
Pakistan and Iran have cooperated in the past on border management and regional stability, and both governments have repeatedly called for peaceful resolution of disputes in the region.
The official release said the Prime Minister and the Iranian President reaffirmed their commitment to regional cooperation. It did not specify whether the two discussed trade, border security or a particular regional dispute.
This was one of several diplomatic engagements by Pakistani leaders in New York. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of Iran, Germany, Korea and Nepal on the sidelines of the General Assembly, Daily Times reported. Dar stressed the need for diplomacy and dialogue for regional peace and stability, the report said. The foreign ministers of the four countries appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in promoting regional peace through dialogue and diplomacy, it added. Dar also conveyed condolences over the loss and devastation caused by recent flash floods in Nepal.
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