Pakistan, Iran agree to regular consultations on regional peace

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to hold regular consultations and coordinate more closely on regional issues, following talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Nov. 12. Mettis Global reported that the meeting was held in Antalya, Türkiye, alongside the UNFCCC COP31 Leaders’ Summit. Officials from both countries also attended, including Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and Senator Sherry Rehman.

The leaders discussed the changing regional situation and prospects for wider cooperation, reaffirming their longstanding relationship. Sharif voiced concern about the continuing conflict and called for dialogue, restraint, de-escalation and sustained diplomacy, while highlighting understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU in June 2026. Pezeshkian welcomed Pakistan’s diplomatic support and said Tehran wanted to broaden cooperation across sectors. The agreement provides for continued engagement on shared challenges and regional peace, security and prosperity.