Iranian president to visit Pakistan on Tuesday: sources
By Xinhua Published: Jun 22, 2026 08:55 PM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to arrive in Pakistan on a one-day visit on Tuesday, official sources told Xinhua on Monday.
"The president is expected to stay for a few hours in Islamabad during which he will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir to discuss the next steps in the U.S.-Iran peace process," the sources said on condition of anonymity.
According to the sources, the visit is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing dialogue between Washington and Tehran and promoting regional peace and stability.
The expected visit comes a day after the first session of U.S.-Iran talks held in Switzerland under the facilitation of Pakistan and Qatar.
Both mediators described the discussions as positive and constructive, saying encouraging progress had been made, including the establishment of a mechanism for further technical-level talks.