PM to undertake visits to Iran, Türkiye from today
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran to attend the Supreme Leader's funeral and then Türkiye to boost bilateral trade, investment, and discuss regional peace.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visits to Iran and Türkiye.
- Condolences for Iran's Late Supreme Leader.
- Boosting Pakistan-Türkiye trade and investment.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Türkiye from 3-5 July 2026, the Foreign Office spokesperson announced on Thursday.
He will be accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with other Cabinet Ministers and senior officials.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Iran to participate in the funeral ceremony of the Late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The Prime Minister will convey condolences on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan to the Iranian leadership and the bereaved families, while reaffirming solidarity with the brotherly nation in this hour of profound grief.
Later, the Prime Minister will proceed to Istanbul, Türkiye, at the invitation of the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to hold discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations with a special focus on giving impetus to bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The leadership meeting will also reflect on issues concerning regional peace and security.
During his stay in Istanbul, the FO spokesperson stated the Prime Minister will also address a Business Conference being hosted by Pakistan to spotlight Pakistan’s trade and investment potential in priority areas, including SEZs, Energy, IT and privatization sectors. The conference will bring together leading Turkish businesses and investors, alongside senior official dignitaries and other distinguished participants.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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