ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi is set to visit Pakistan on April 22, sources informed, as regional tensions surge after Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile strikes on Israeli territory on Sunday.

As per sources, Islamabad and Tehran have agreed upon matters pertaining to President Raisi’s visit who will be accompanied by high-level delegation and will hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and military leadership.

His visit comes after Tehran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation to Israeli airstrike on its Damascus consulate.

Apart from this, visit is part of ongoing efforts by two countries to deepen their cooperation which received temporary setback earlier this year. Sources, said agenda of President Raisi includes bilateral ties, security cooperation, gas pipeline and potential free trade agreement.

Iranian President’s visit also holds significance as two countries share key economic interests, most notably Pak-Iran gas pipeline.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 16 2024

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