ISLAMABAD:
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held a meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran with a focus on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional stability.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, including security cooperation and the development of the situation in the region.
Minister Naqvi briefed President Pezeshkian on developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace and dialogue.
President Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s willingness to play a “fraternal role” in helping ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting Tehran’s interest in promoting regional harmony.
Conveying Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s message of goodwill, Minister Naqvi affirmed Pakistan’s decision to deepen cooperation with Iran, saying that “Iran and Pakistan are partners in promoting regional peace and stability.”
President Pezeshkian praised Pakistan’s long-standing support and reiterated that Iran “pays special attention to its relations with Pakistan and can never forget the boundless support of its brotherly neighbor.” He expressed satisfaction with the current state of bilateral ties and noted that both nations have enormous potential to expand cooperation in multiple sectors.
The meeting underlined the commitment of both sides to strengthen their partnership in the pursuit of common regional goals and prosperity.
Border security
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Ardeshir Larijani and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni during his visit to Tehran.
The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations and enhance security cooperation.
The meeting focused on counter-terrorism, anti-narcotics efforts and improved border management between the two neighboring countries.
Both sides emphasized the need for closer cooperation and institutional links to address common challenges.
“We are eager to expand cooperation with Iran, especially in the areas of security and counter-narcotics,” Naqvi said.
Secretary Larijani described the positive progress in bilateral relations as “encouraging and constructive.”
In a separate meeting, Interior Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Eskandar Momeni discussed expanding mutual cooperation on internal security issues.
Naqvi congratulated his Iranian counterpart on the successful hosting of the ECO Ministerial Conference, terming it an important milestone with far-reaching implications for the member states.
“We want to benefit from each other’s experience on internal security issues,” Minister Naqvi said, extending an invitation to Minister Momeni to visit Pakistan.
After accepting the invitation, the Iranian interior minister said he would soon travel to Islamabad “to meet my brother”.
Minister Momeni also thanked Mohsin Naqvi for Pakistan’s participation in the ECO Ministerial Conference. Union Home Minister Khurram Agha, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, senior officials of Iran’s Ministry of Interior and diplomatic representatives were also present during the meetings.
