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Politically, Pakistan plays a key role within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), where Iran has been advocating for closer cooperation—especially around the issue of Palestine. Pro-Palestinian sentiment resonates strongly in Pakistani society—from the public to religious scholars and intellectuals.
Pakistani newspapers put out daily editorials on Gaza, and TV and radio programs host roundtables on the crisis.
This is of course a people-powered movement, and at the governmental level, there remains a need for more structured consultations so that policy directions and stances can be better aligned between Iran and Pakistan, with the OIC still remaining the best platform to hammer out such alignment.
As part of his Monday visit, the top Iranian diplomat sat down for high-level talks typical of the diplomatic exchange between two like-minded, friendly states.
The second and broader dimension of the trip however speaks to Iran’s active diplomacy in promoting peace and stability in the region. Here, Iran has shown a readiness to look beyond its own interests or domestic needs, and instead to invest its diplomatic resources in settling regional tensions.
That is why Araghchi is also scheduled to visit India soon—a move that falls in line with this broader diplomatic strategy. Given Iran’s balanced approach to these two South Asian countries, the goal is to leverage its influence to pave the way for dialogue and, ultimately, building bridges between Pakistan and India.
It is important to note that Iran is pursuing this diplomatic path as it is facing internal and international challenges, among them the high-stakes nuclear negotiations with the United States.
In fact, those challenges have not made Iran lose sight of its regional mission. The latest visit by Araghchi to Pakistan and his upcoming trip to India send a clear message not only to these two countries, but to the international community that Iran remains deeply committed to promoting just and lasting peace, security, and cooperation on a global scale.