Rouhani in Pakistan on 1st visit as president

President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Pakistan on his first landmark visit since the implementation of a nuclear agreement between Tehran and the 5+1 group of countries.

According to Press TV, heading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation including 60 businessmen, Rouhani was officially welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif upon his arrival in Islamabad on Friday. A 21-gun salute was performed in President Rouhani's honor.

President Rouhani’s two-day trip is aimed at discussing ways to further strengthen trade and economic relations and holding consultation with senior Pakistani officials on the latest developments in the region.

Iran and Pakistan are expected to sign documents for cooperation in the fields of electricity export, insurance, commerce, media, science and academy, health and tourism.

President Rouhani plans to hold meetings with Sharif, President Mamnoon Hussain and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif among others during his stay, Pakistani media said.

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