Antalya: 11 November 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian today, on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit of UNFCCC COP31 Session currently taking place in Antalya, Turkiye.
Both leaders also exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict and emphasized the need for dialogue, restraint, de-escalation, and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
He also underscored the importance of building on the understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU of June 2026 and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing a sincere and constructive role in support of regional peace and stability.
President Masoud Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic support to Iran and efforts for regional peace and security.
Agreeing on the importance of maintaining regular consultations and close coordination to address common challenges and seize emerging opportunities, the two sides agreed to working closely in support of regional peace, security, and prosperity.
PM Shehbaz wrote on X, Delighted to meet my dear brother, President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of #COP31 in Antalya today.
We reaffirmed the deep and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Iran, rooted in centuries of shared history, culture and faith, and agreed to further strengthen our cooperation.
I conveyed Pakistan’s deep concern over the prolonged conflict in our region. Dialogue, restraint, de-escalation and sustained diplomacy are the only path to lasting peace. Building on the understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU, Pakistan continues to play a sincere and constructive role for peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Together, we will keep working for a peaceful, secure and prosperous future for our peoples and our region.
