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In this photo released by the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visiting Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) shakes hand with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar prior to their meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, November 5, 2024
[Pakistan Foreign Ministry via AP]
IRAN’S foreign minister arrived in Pakistan’s capital today for a two-day official visit to discuss a range of issues, including tensions in the Middle East and further improving bilateral ties.
Abbas Araghchi was received by Pakistani officials just after midnight when his plane landed at an airport near Islamabad. He was set to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other officials at the Foreign Ministry today.
The visit comes as Iran is in an escalating confrontation with Israel.
Tehran retaliates with attacks on Israel, the Gulf Arab states and crude oil flows
Meanwhile, over 110 human rights organisations and trade unions demand the EU immediately suspend its trade agreement with Israel over its ‘egregious human rights abuses against Palestinians’