Pezeshkian and Shehbaz Sharif Meet on Sidelines of COP31; Tehran and Islamabad Stress Strengthening Ties and Regional Peace

Antalya: According to Raaz News | The President of Iran and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, in a meeting on the sidelines of the Leaders' Summit of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), while emphasizing the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries, stressed the need to expand bilateral cooperation and continue political consultations to help peace and stability in the region.

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, and Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, met on Wednesday in the Turkish city of Antalya and discussed Tehran-Islamabad relations and current regional developments.

According to a statement from the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office, the two sides in this meeting emphasized the strength of the historical and longstanding ties between Iran and Pakistan and called for strengthening relations in all areas of mutual interest and cooperation.

Also present at the meeting were Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan's Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Senator Sherry Rehman, and a number of senior officials from both sides.

Islamabad's Emphasis on Dialogue and Ending Tensions

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressing deep concern over the continuation of conflicts in the region, emphasized the necessity of dialogue, restraint, de-escalation, and the continuation of diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace.

Shehbaz Sharif also stressed the importance of relying on the understandings reached within the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in June 2026 and announced Pakistan's readiness to continue playing an honest and constructive role in supporting regional peace and stability.

This position is being expressed as the US and Israeli military aggression against Iran began while Tehran was on the path of negotiations and diplomatic efforts — an action that, by violating the path of diplomacy, exposed the region to a widespread crisis and security and humanitarian consequences.

Pezeshkian's Appreciation for Pakistan's Diplomatic Role

The President of Iran, while appreciating Pakistan's continuous diplomatic support for the Islamic Republic and Islamabad's efforts to strengthen peace and security in the region, emphasized the special status of relations between the two countries.

Pezeshkian, referring to the longstanding ties between Iran and Pakistan, which are based on centuries of history, culture, and shared beliefs, emphasized Tehran's serious desire to expand cooperation in a wide range of sectors.

Agreement on Continuing Consultations for a Stable Future

The two sides also, emphasizing the importance of regular consultations and close coordination to face common challenges and seize upcoming opportunities, agreed on continued cooperation in supporting peace, security, and prosperity in the region.

The meeting between Pezeshkian and Shehbaz Sharif in Antalya, at a time when the region continues to grapple with the consequences of US and Israeli aggression against Iran, emphasizes the importance of convergence among regional countries and the role of diplomacy in preventing the expansion of the crisis — a path whose realization requires respect for the sovereignty of countries, an end to military aggression, and the abandonment of warmongering policies.