Araqchi, during the one-day visit to Islamabad, will meet separately with Pakistani officials, including the president and prime minister.

Islamabad, IRNA — Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held talks in Islamabad on Monday.

Araqchi, who left for Pakistan on Sunday leading a political delegation, met with his Pakistani counterpart, Senator Ishaq Dar, today.

The Iranian diplomat’s first meeting was with the Pakistani army commander.

During the one-day visit, Araqchi is also scheduled to hold separate meetings with the Pakistani president and prime minister.

Pakistani national television broadcast live coverage of the high-ranking Iranian delegation’s arrival.

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