In recent years, Pakistan has cultivated many friends over Islamism and shared geopolitical goals. However, none of them is likely to join it wholeheartedly in any conflict with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, over 1,000 Indians have returned home from Pakistan via the Wagah border due to visa cancellations. Similarly, more than 800 Pakistanis have returned. Both countries have revoked SAARC visa privileges and closed border crossings,

The meeting between the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in both economic and diplomatic spheres.