The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Pakistan from April 22 to 24.

He will be accompanied by his spouse, a high-level delegation including the foreign minister and other cabinet members, senior officials, and a large business delegation.

This visit will be the first by any head of state to Islamabad after the February 8 polls. A security plan has been put in place for President Raisi’s visit, with his security squad members already in Pakistan to review the measures taken by Pakistani authorities.

Due to tensions between Iran and Israel, various law enforcement agencies, NACTA, and intelligence agencies will work together to ensure a peaceful atmosphere during the visit.

Strict security measures will include air surveillance and temporary internet suspension during the dignitary’s movement.

President Raisi will meet with Pakistani leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, and provincial leadership.

The agenda for the visit will focus on strengthening bilateral ties in trade, connectivity, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people contacts.

Discussions will also cover regional and global developments, as well as cooperation in combating terrorism.

The visit is significant as both countries have key economic interests, particularly the Pak-Iran gas pipeline.