Tehran: Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has departed for Islamabad at the official invitation of Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Ayaz Sadiq. Ghalibaf, leading a delegation of parliamentary representatives, left for the capital of Pakistan on Wednesday. During his visit, the speaker is scheduled to engage in discussions with his counterpart and members of both the National Assembly and the Senate of Pakistan.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in addition to these meetings, Ghalibaf plans to hold talks with senior political officials, including Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif. His program also includes visits to the significant cities of Lahore and Karachi, which are recognized as cultural and economic hubs of Pakistan. There, he will meet with cultural, religious, and business leaders.

The visit comes after a period of regional tension, marked by a 12-day conflict imposed by the Israeli regime, during which Pakistan’s people, government, and parliament expressed strong support for Iran. Accompanying Ghalibaf on this trip are several members of parliament and members of the Iran-Pakistan parliamentary friendship group.

Pakistan, as the most populous country among Iran’s neighbors, maintains robust trade relations with Iran, with bilateral trade having surpassed $3 billion. Both nations are committed to increasing this figure to $10 billion by setting precise goals and addressing existing barriers to trade.