Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Türkiye from 3–5 July 2026.

He will be accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with other Cabinet Ministers and senior officials.

The Prime Minister will travel to Iran to participate in the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The Prime Minister will convey condolences on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan to the Iranian leadership and the bereaved families, while reaffirming solidarity with the brotherly nation in this hour of profound grief.

The Prime Minister will proceed to Istanbul, Türkiye, at the invitation of the President of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to hold discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations, with a special focus on giving impetus to bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The leadership meeting will also reflect on issues concerning regional peace and security.

During his stay in Istanbul, the Prime Minister will also address a Business Conference being hosted by Pakistan to spotlight Pakistan’s trade and investment potential in priority areas, including SEZs, energy, IT, and privatisation. The conference will bring together leading Turkish businesses and investors, alongside senior government officials and other distinguished participants.

The Prime Minister’s visits to Iran and Türkiye reflect Pakistan’s deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal ties with the two brotherly countries.

Islamabad
02 July 2026