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New Delhi: Iran has got Pakistan’s support on its nuclear programme as Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif said that he supports Iran’s right to develop nuclear capability for peaceful purposes. Sharif said this after meeting with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pezeshkian arrived on a two-day visit to Pakistan on Saturday, 2 August. After this, he held meetings with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and other leaders in Islamabad.
Why is Pezeshkian’s Pakistan visit important?
Support for the nuclear programme from Pakistan is of special importance to Iran, as Israel and America have constantly raised questions on Iran’s nuclear programme. Israel and America also bombed Iran’s nuclear bases in June after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. In such a situation, Sharif’s statement on the nuclear issue can also anger Trump.
What did the Iran-Pak joint statement say?
According to Dawn, Shehbaz Sharif and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed several agreements on Sunday, 03 August 2025. The two countries signed documents to realise the potential of the $10 billion trade target. In a joint press conference with Pezeshkian, Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear sites on June 13.
What did Shehbaz Sharif say?
Shehbaz Sharif said that Israel attacked Iran without any reason, and provocation. “This attack was condemned not only by the government but also by the entire 24 crore Pakistani people because Israel had no logic for this attack.” Sharif also expressed condolences to the Iranian generals, scientists and civilians killed in Israeli attacks.
What did Shehbaz say on Iran’s nuclear programme?
Shehbaz Sharif said during this time that Iran has the right to run its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes under the United Nations Charter. He said that this has been Pakistan’s principled stand, and Pakistan will maintain its stand. He also talked about taking effective steps together with Iran on terrorism.
Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked the government and people of Pakistan for supporting Iran during the Israeli attack. Pezeshkian said that advancing neighbourhood policy has been a priority of Iran’s foreign policy. “Pakistan is not only our neighbour but also a brotherly country.”
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