Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has confirmed that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has landed in Islamabad.

In a post on X, he says Tehran’s top diplomat was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and other senior officials.

“During the visit, the Iranian foreign minister will hold meetings with Pakistan’s senior leadership to discuss the latest regional developments as well as ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability,” Andrabi adds.

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