Iran, Pakistan Align Views on Key Regional Issues

Saturday, December 13, 2025

SAEDNEWS: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the need for stronger coordination on regional developments as well as full implementation of agreements between the two neighbors.

Iran, Pakistan Align Views on Key Regional Issues

The two heads of state met on the sidelines of the International Forum of Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan, where they reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and underscored the importance of accelerating joint cooperation and implementing previously agreed projects.

Highlighting the extensive capacities of Iran and Pakistan in transportation, transit, and border infrastructure development, the leaders stressed the need to closely follow up on the agreements reached during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad.

Both sides identified the expansion of communication corridors, the facilitation of commercial flows, and the strengthening of economic cooperation as key foundations for deepening bilateral ties.

Regional developments were also discussed, with the two officials emphasizing the importance of enhanced coordination within the framework of joint regional initiatives.

Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted that shared historical, cultural, and border ties make expanded cooperation in energy, trade, border security, the development of border markets, and people-to-people exchanges essential for promoting regional stability and prosperity.

They also expressed optimism that the implementation of bilateral agreements would move forward with greater speed and coordination, further reinforcing the positive trajectory of relations between Iran and Pakistan.