Tehran: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran on Friday, July 3, to attend an official ceremony paying tribute to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi announced the visit during a weekly news briefing in Islamabad, emphasizing the purpose of Sharif's visit is to demonstrate Pakistan's solidarity with Iran on the occasion of the funeral procession for the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Pakistani prime minister's itinerary includes participation in the official ceremony in Tehran honoring Ayatollah Khamenei. The visit underscores the close ties between Pakistan and Iran, particularly at significant moments such as this. Andrabi also shared that following his stay in Tehran, Shehbaz Sharif will proceed to Turkey for a bilateral visit, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation.

The Pakistani foreign ministry spokesperson addressed diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in the region. He highlighted the recent technical talks held in Doha, noting that considerable progress was achieved. Andrabi affirmed Pakistan's commitment to continuing its efforts under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding to promote peace and stability in the region.