Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Pakistan on April 22 according to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. His visit will be for three days.
During his visit, he will meet key members of the Pakistan Government including the President, Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff.
During his visit, it is expected that they will talk about different issues like the gas pipeline project and also to increase trade between the two countries.
Pakistan Iran Gas Pipeline Project
The Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project is all about getting natural gas from Iran to Pakistan. Originally, it was planned to be a long pipeline stretching over 700 kilometres from Iran through Pakistan. But now, Pakistan is starting with a shorter 80-kilometre section first.
Iran has already built its part of the pipeline up to the border with Pakistan. So, Pakistan is focusing on finishing its part of the pipeline first.
There are a few reasons why Pakistan is doing this now. One reason is that the world is dealing with a lot of other issues, like conflicts and economic problems. This means that Western countries, which might usually be involved in projects like this, are busy with their problems. So, a smaller project like this one might not grab their attention as much.
Another reason is that China has been helping to improve relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which makes Pakistan feel more confident about working with Iran on this project.
By starting with a smaller section of the pipeline, Pakistan hopes to avoid any problems with US sanctions. This move shows that Pakistan is feeling more sure about working with Iran on this project, and the people in charge of Pakistan’s energy sector are confident about moving forward.
So, in simple terms, it’s about Pakistan and Iran working together to get natural gas to Pakistan, starting with a shorter section of the pipeline first.
This visit could play an important role in strengthening the relationship between the two countries. Sometime before, Iran had attached some terrorist groups in the Pakistan Area without the permission of the Pakistani Government. In response, Pakistan also violated international rules and attacked some terrorist groups beyond Iran’s borders.
Effect of this Visit on Both Countries
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan could have a big impact on both countries. For Iran, it’s a chance to make friends with Pakistan and work together on things like trade and the gas pipeline project. This visit could help Iran become more important in the area and make more money, especially since they’re facing sanctions from Western countries.
For Pakistan, having the Iranian president visit is a chance to get closer to Iran. This could mean more trade and cooperation on projects like the gas pipeline, which would help Pakistan’s economy. It also shows that Pakistan wants to be friends with its neighbors, which can help keep things peaceful in the region.
In short, this visit could make both countries better friends, help them make more money, and keep things calm in the area.