Iranian president meets Nawaz, CM Maryam during Lahore visit

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday called on PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz upon his arrival in Lahore.

The three-time prime minister extended a warm welcome to the Iranian president upon his arrival at Lahore Airport along with CM Maryam Nawaz.

Nawaz Sharif greeted President Pezeshkian with a heartfelt handshake, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially welcomed the Iranian leader to Lahore.

The visiting president expressed his gratitude for the warm reception.

Upon his arrival on first official visit to Pakistan, President Pezeshkian was presented with bouquets.

A formal meeting between the Iranian president and Nawaz Sharif took place in the airport lounge.

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CM Maryam Nawaz was also present in the meeting.

Following the reception, chief minister accompanied the Iranian president to the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal.

He also paid his respects at Mazar-e-Iqbal amid tight security.

Earlier, President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit as he aims at strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries.

Dr Pezeshkian is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials.

Before leaving for Pakistan, President Pezeshkian told the media in Tehran that key discussions with Islamabad will focus on border security and regional peace.