FO says PM to visit Iran, Turkiye from July 3-5; to attend funeral of assassinated Iranian supreme leader
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3 to July 5, 2026. The trip includes attending the funeral of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and holding trade and investment discussions in Istanbul.
Why it matters
The visit underscores Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to maintain regional ties and seek economic cooperation amidst significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.
FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi addresses a weekly press briefing on July 2, 2026. — Photo via X/@ForeignOfficePk Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3 to July 5, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed on Thursday.
The report is a standard diplomatic briefing based on official government statements.
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