Pakistan Foreign minister leaves for Iran to discuss regional security

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif left for an official visit to Iran on Monday morning, Radio Pakistan reported. National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua and Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua are also accompanying the foreign minister.

While sharing details of the trip, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said, “Khawaja Asif will hold meetings with his Iranian counterpart, and President Hassan Rouhani.”

The spokesperson further said that matters of bilateral relations and the regional situation will be discussed during the meetings.

“Security situation in Afghanistan will also be discussed,” Zakaria was quoted as saying.