Pakistan’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has invited Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi on an official visit to Pakistan, hoping to establish closer relations with Tehran.

In a tweet on Monday, Pakistan’s embassy in Tehran said Sharif has thanked President Raeisi for his congratulatory message on his election.

“He hoped that they will work together to enhance close ties between the two countries & also extended an invitation to Mr. Raeisi to visit Pakistan,” it said.