During his conversation with Iraqi President Abdul Latif
Rashid, Pezeshkian highlighted the strong bonds between Iran and Iraq, stating,
"The extent of political, economic, cultural and religious ties between
Iran and Iraq needs no explanation." He expressed hope that these
relations "will be further deepened in the new era with the cooperation of
the high officials of the two countries."
President Rashid reciprocated these sentiments,
congratulating Pezeshkian on his election victory and describing the
relationship between the two countries as "deep, strong, and in line with
the interests of the two nations." He added that Iraq is "interested
in maintaining and promoting these relations and also creating a basis for
further cooperation in the new era."
In his conversation with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif, Pezeshkian reiterated his commitment to strengthening ties between the
two nations, stating, "I express my desire to further deepen relations
between the two brotherly nations."
Sharif echoed this sentiment, highlighting the positive
momentum built during the late President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan,
stating, "The agreements between the two countries... paved the way for a
mutually beneficial partnership." He further emphasized Pakistan's
commitment to "developing all-out ties with Iran" and discussed ways
to enhance cooperation "particularly in trade, commerce & investment,
and foster a stronger partnership for regional stability." He concluded by
stating, "As brothers and neighbors, our two countries have a shared
vision for building a better future together for our people."
Iran, which shares its longest borders with Iraq and
Pakistan, has been adamant about advancing cooperation with the two countries,
particularly in trade and security. It signed security pacts with both states
during the Raisi administration in order to tackle terrorist groups funded by
extra-regional forces.
Pezeshkian has vowed to continue the late Raisi’s path, who
emphasized the strengthening of ties with neighboring and regional countries.
Additionally, the president-elect pledged to enhance cooperation with Russia
and Turkey during separate phone calls on Monday.
The president-elect has also addressed Resistance forces in
recent days, indicating that he plans to continue the previous administration’s
support for freedom fighters in the region.
In his letter to Hezbollah’s secretary-general, Pezeshkian
vowed Iran would continue to back the Resistance, dashing Zionist hopes for a
diminished emphasis on resistance groups with a reformist Iranian government in
office.