Pakistani Delegation to Attend Funeral of Former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei

A Pakistani delegation will visit Iran to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, former Iranian Supreme Leader, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Friday during a session of the National Assembly. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic gesture between the two neighboring nations following Khamenei's passing. The delegation's attendance at the funeral underscores the importance Pakistan places on its bilateral relations with Iran, one of its key regional neighbors. Such high-level participation in state funerals typically reflects the diplomatic significance of the deceased and the strength of ties between nations. The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Pakistani officials to engage with Iranian leadership and reaffirm commitment to bilateral cooperation.