Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to visit Islamabad on Monday to meet with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, in an effort to mend ties between the two countries following recent cross-border conflicts.
Raisi will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the foreign minister and a large business delegation.
The tensions between Iran and Pakistan escalated earlier this year with tit-for-tat missile strikes in the border region of Balochistan.
Both nations have accused each other of harboring militants. However, a recent visit by Tehran’s foreign minister to Islamabad resulted in both sides committing to enhanced dialogue and cooperation, including the appointment of liaison officers in both countries.
In addition to Islamabad, Raisi will also travel to Lahore and Karachi to engage with provincial leaders and explore opportunities for further collaboration in trade, energy, agriculture, connectivity, and people-to-people contacts.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s upcoming visit to Iraq on April 22 marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship, focusing on joint efforts to combat terrorism and strengthen various aspects of cooperation.
During his visit, Erdoğan will hold crucial meetings in Baghdad and Erbil, discussing strategies to address the threat posed by the PKK, a militant group operating in northern Iraq.
Reports indicate that a strategic framework agreement encompassing areas such as security, energy, trade, water management, transportation, and health is expected to be signed during the visit.
Both Turkey and Iraq are set to finalize around 30 agreements, laying the groundwork for future collaboration, with the establishment of working committees between ministries to ensure the effective implementation of these agreements.
