Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Monday, followed by a trip to India later in the week. The visit occurs amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. While in Pakistan, Araghchi will engage in discussions on bilateral relations and the regional situation, while the India visit is for a pre-scheduled joint commission meeting.
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