ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived here late Monday night on a two-day official visit to hold consultations with Pakistan’s leadership on the situation in the Middle East and bilateral relations.
At the airport, he was welcomed by Additional Foreign Secretary (Afghanistan and West Asia) Ambassador Ahmed Naseem Warraich.
During his visit, Foreign Minister Araghchi will hold meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran on a wide range of areas including trade, energy and security.
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Earlier, According to Haalvsh, a human rights organization based in Iran, at least 260 Afghan migrants were allegedly killed on Sunday evening when Iranian forces opened fire near the Kalgan border crossing. Survivors described a terrifying attack by the Iranian military on the group.
Haalvsh reported that two survivors indicated around 300 migrants were trying to cross the border when they were fired upon and targeted with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). The organization added that dozens were injured during the assault.
