Pakistan Backs Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced support for Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy during talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to boost trade and regional cooperation.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced support for Iran’s right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Sharif made the statement on Sunday, August 3, during a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad.
Pezeshkian’s two-day visit, which began on Saturday, August 2, is focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and increasing annual trade between Iran and Pakistan to $10 billion.
The leaders also discussed energy collaboration, border security, and ways to expand cultural and economic ties between their countries.
Officials described the talks as productive, emphasizing shared goals for boosting trade and fostering stronger regional partnerships.
Sharif’s public backing of Iran’s peaceful nuclear ambitions is likely to draw attention in Western capitals, where Iran’s nuclear program remains a sensitive issue.
The visit underscores efforts by both Iran and Pakistan to deepen their relationship, framing closer economic and diplomatic cooperation as a path to greater regional stability.
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