PM Imran Khan meets President Rouhani in Tehran

F.P. Report

TEHRAN: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan meets Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Monday.

PM Imran Khan is on his two-day maiden visit for enhancing bilateral relations and hold detailed discussions over regional issues.

Both the leaders will discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and means to further bolster their relations in diverse fields.

PM Khan is visiting Iran on the invitation of President Rouhani. He is also scheduled to meet Iran s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

The premier arrived at the Presidential Palace in Tehran where he was received by Rouhani. The national anthems of both countries were played during the welcoming ceremony, after which PM Khan was presented a guard of honour.

Later, he will meet Pakistani and Iranian business community living in Iran.

Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari, Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, Adviser to PM on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, Special Assistant to PM on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari, Special Assistant to PM on National Health Services Dr Zafarullah Mirza and Special Assistant to PM on Petroleum Nadeem Baber are included in the Pakistani delegation.

On Sunday, the premier landed at the Tehran International Airport where he was warmly welcomed by Iranian Health Minister Dr Saeed Namaki.