ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. The accord was signed in Rome by Pakistan’s Ambassador Ali Javed and Italian Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia. Officials stated the move reflects mutual trust and will facilitate easier exchanges between diplomatic delegations.
Key Highlights
- Visa requirements are now abolished for diplomatic passport holders from both nations.
- The agreement was finalized during a ceremony at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Both sides reviewed cooperation within the UN and EU, expressing satisfaction with their strategic ties.
- Italy is set to inaugurate its new embassy in Islamabad, which is its largest diplomatic mission overseas.
- This follows a 2025 labor accord that qualified Pakistani workers for 10,500 specific jobs in Italy.
Signing Ceremony : Agreement for Abolition of Visa on Diplomatic Passports between Pakistan & Italy pic.twitter.com/PTBxyb1jcT
— Pakistan Embassy Italy (@PakinItaly) June 2, 2026
The two diplomats discussed a broad spectrum of engagement, noting that the countries already share 15 government-to-government agreements in sectors like defense, science, and culture. Ambassador Javed also invited the Italian Secretary General to visit Pakistan in late 2026 for the 7th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations.
