TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif arrived in Islamabad on Sunday evening to hold talks with senior Pakistani officials.

During his three-day visit, Zarif will meet his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

He is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and military chief General Qamar Javed Bajawa.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammed Faisal on Thursday said his country and Iran remain actively engaged in enhancing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, Arab News reported.

Zarif’s visit “is part of regular bilateral political consultations held between both sides,” said Faisal.

The foreign minister is accompanied by a 30-member delegation, including representatives from the business sector.

He will participate in the Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Forum. After visiting Islamabad, he will travel to Pakistani’s commercial city of Karachi.

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