Press Conference and Joint Declaration
At the end of the first day, both leaders held a joint press conference in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif noted: “Today marks a new dawn in Iran–Pakistan relations. We have moved from rhetoric to action, from vision to concrete agreements.”
President Pezhakian added: “Our peoples deserve peace, prosperity, and partnership. We must not allow our shared potential to be obstructed by foreign pressures or regional instability.”
The joint declaration emphasized:
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Non-interference in internal affairs
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Commitment to regional peace, particularly in Afghanistan
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Support for Palestinian rights and opposition to foreign occupation
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Environmental cooperation for drought mitigation and water management