Analysis / Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in regional crises
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's visit to Iran comes as Islamabad and New Delhi are in extensive geopolitical tensions and Pakistan's traditional relations with some of its Persian Gulf Arab allies have been facing challenges. So, this visit should be seen a sign of upgrade in Iran's place in the foreign policy of Pakistan, a country that in recent years has been looking to Iran as a key partner for cooperation especially after India stepped up its strategic cooperation with Persian Gulf Arab monarchies.