Islamabad, May 4, 2025: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for a one-day visit as part of Tehran’s diplomatic initiative to help de-escalate rising tensions in the region, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Iranian foreign minister is scheduled to hold a series of meetings in Islamabad, including a key session with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Iran and addressing the growing tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on April 22, which claimed 26 lives. India has accused Pakistan of involvement — a charge that Islamabad has strongly denied.
Following his meetings in Islamabad, Araghchi and his delegation are expected to travel to India on Tuesday, in a broader effort to promote regional dialogue and defuse hostilities.
The Iranian initiative is backed by recent outreach by President Masoud Pezeshkian, who held separate telephone conversations with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In both calls, President Pezeshkian expressed condolences over the attack and emphasized the need for a collective regional stance against terrorism.
During his conversation with Sharif, the Iranian president also voiced serious concern over the rising tensions and reiterated Tehran’s commitment to regional peace and stability.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Araghchi has been in direct contact with Ishaq Dar in recent days, conveying Iran’s willingness to facilitate dialogue between India and Pakistan. Iranian officials have indicated their desire to act as a bridge for communication at a time when conventional diplomatic channels remain strained.
The visit is being closely watched by regional and international observers, who see it as a crucial diplomatic intervention amid fears that unchecked escalation could further destabilize South Asia.
