Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian officially welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Tehran on Monday. The welcoming ceremony took place at the Sa'adabad Cultural and Historical Complex on Monday evening, marking an important diplomatic engagement between Iran and Pakistan.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the ceremony began shortly after Prime Minister Sharif's arrival in Tehran for discussions with senior Iranian officials. During the event, President Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Sharif participated in a ceremonial review of the guard of honor after the national anthems of Iran and Pakistan were played. The two leaders then introduced their high-ranking delegations to one another, signifying the importance of the diplomatic visit.

Following the official welcoming ceremony, President Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Sharif commenced bilateral talks, focusing on enhancing cooperation and strengthening ties between the two nations. Earlier on Monday, upon his arrival at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport, Prime Minister Sharif was greeted by Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, underscoring the significance of the visit.

This visit marks Prime Minister Sharif's second official trip to Tehran within the past year, indicating continued diplomatic efforts and engagements between Iran and Pakistan. Accompanying the prime minister on this visit is Pakistani Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, highlighting the importance of military and strategic discussions during the trip.