Antalya:Pakistan and Iran have reached an agreement to collaborate closely to promote regional peace, security, and prosperity. This consensus was achieved during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian at the Leaders’ Summit of COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye.

According to Radio Pakistan, the leaders reaffirmed the close and longstanding ties between their countries and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations across all areas of mutual cooperation. The meeting included discussions on the evolving regional situation.

Prime Minister Sharif highlighted the need for dialogue, restraint, de-escalation, and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. He reiterated the importance of building on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding of June 2026 and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to playing a constructive role in regional peace efforts.

President Pezeshkian acknowledged Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic support to Iran and its efforts towards regional peace and security. He stressed the enduring strength of Pakistan-Iran relations, which are based on shared history, culture, and faith, and expressed Tehran’s desire to expand cooperation in various sectors.

Both sides agreed on the necessity of regular consultations and coordination to address common challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Senator Sherry Rehman, and senior officials from both countries were also present at the meeting.