Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Pakistan last week was the first Iranian bilateral summit visit since 2002.
The bilateral relationship has never reached its full potential despite the recognition by Pakistan that, in a difficult neighbourhood, a close relationship with neighbouring Iran is an economic, political and strategic necessity. Bounded only to ensure that it does not adversely affect the long-standing strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and its GCC partners.
Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue
