Webinar on ‘Elections in Iran: Regional and international insights’ held

Source: The Nation | Original Published At: 2024-07-27 05:26:01 UTC

Key Points

• Dr Masoud Pezeshkian's unexpected election victory reflects support from minority groups, women, and youth
• Pezeshkian's priorities include nuclear deal revival, sanctions relief, and balanced foreign relations
• Pakistan-Iran bilateral cooperation potential highlighted in trade, energy, and regional security
• Experts note continuity in Iran's core foreign policy with moderate adjustments
• BRICS+ engagement mentioned as part of Pezeshkian's likely foreign policy focus

ISLAMABAD – The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Friday hosted a webinar, titled “Elections in Iran: Regional and international insights.”

The webinar was moderated by Ms Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI; Ambassador Riffat Masood, Pakistan’s Former Ambassador to Iran; Dr Nabi-Sonboli, Senior Research Fellow at Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Iran; Dr Flavius Caba Maria, President and Director of the Political Department, Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI), Romania; and Dr Murat Aslan, Senior Researcher SETA Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research, Turkiye.

DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the importance of elections in Iran, particularly given the country’s regional and international significance…