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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Pakistan today (Tuesday) on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

During his visit, he will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with PM Shehbaz, according to the Foreign Office.

Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will call on the visiting dignitary.

“This will be Dr Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as president of Iran,” the FO said.