Iranian Parliament Speaker to Visit Pakistan for High-Level Talks

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is set to travel to Islamabad on Wednesday, leading a parliamentary delegation for a series of political, economic, and legislative meetings.

The visit follows an invitation from Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

During his stay, Ghalibaf will meet with the Speakers and members of both the National Assembly and the Senate of Pakistan.

In addition, he is scheduled to hold discussions with senior political officials, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister, focusing on bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

As part of the visit, Ghalibaf will travel to the major cultural and economic centers of Lahore and Karachi, where he will hold meetings with cultural and religious figures, as well as Pakistani businessmen and traders.

Members of Iran’s Parliament, including representatives of the Iran-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group will accompany the Speaker.

Pakistan, the most populous neighbor of Iran, has seen its bilateral trade with Iran surpass $3 billion. Both countries aim to increase the volume to $10 billion through targeted planning and the removal of existing obstacles.