Arrr, the leaders of Pakistan and Iran be lookin' to swap goods and make nice in foreign waters. Aye!
2024-04-22
Arrr mateys, the scallywags from Iran and Pakistan be havin' a parley to boost their coffers and protect their precious treasures. After a squabble where they be pokin' each other's hideouts, they be settlin' to sail the same seas in harmony. Yo ho ho!
Iranian and Pakistani leaders met to strengthen economic and security ties after a brief diplomatic rift. Raisi and Sharifin spoke after Raisi's visit to Islamabad, where they discussed bilateral issues and vowed to cooperate against terrorism. Pakistan deployed additional forces for security during the visit, as militant violence has surged in the region.They also condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and discussed boosting bilateral trade and setting up more border markets. The leaders signed eight cooperation agreements and talked about reviving the gas pipeline project, stalled since 2014 due to US sanctions on Iran.Raisi criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and the inefficiency of international organizations. He plans to meet with Pakistan's President and visit Karachi and Lahore. The visit follows Iran's airstrike in response to Israeli actions in Syria, highlighting the countries' lack of diplomatic relations with Israel over the Palestinian statehood issue.