Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- President Asif Ali Zardari hosted Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian at the Presidency on Sunday, where they had a meeting during the latter's two-day visit to Pakistan.

According to a statement from the Presidency, both sides "reaffirmed their commitment to further broaden bilateral cooperation in diverse fields" and "emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral ties in wide-ranging and mutually beneficial areas".

President Zardari was quoted as saying that Pakistan and Iran enjoy brotherly relations rooted in shared religion, culture and mutual respect.

"The two leaders exchanged views on major regional and international developments and stressed the need for coordinated diplomatic efforts to prevent the e...