Iranian state media say both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire
Minister of the Interior meets Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: File/WANA
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Sunday, focusing on regional security, recent hostilities and efforts to consolidate a fragile ceasefire, Iran’s WANA This is reported by the news agency.
The Iranian news agency quoted a statement from the Pakistani embassy in Tehran as saying that Naqvi spent nearly 90 minutes in a private meeting with the Iranian president at the presidential administration, with his total visit to the complex lasting about three hours.
Pezeshkian praised what he described as the responsible cooperation of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq to prevent their territories from being used as bases for armed operations against Iran.
He said that solidarity among Islamic nations was essential for regional peace and reduced opportunities for external intervention, including what he referred to as “adventurism by extra-regional powers and the Israeli regime.”
The Iranian president also praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts during recent tensions, particularly the role of its political and military leadership in supporting efforts to stabilize the ceasefire.
“President Pezeshkian highly praised the active diplomacy of the Pakistani government – particularly Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir – for facilitating and stabilizing the recent ceasefire,” the statement said.
For his part, Naqvi highlighted Pakistan’s continued diplomatic engagement aimed at de-escalating and ending hostilities, noting that recent events had clarified regional alignments and “provided a vital baseline for future strategic decisions.”
The meeting also addressed broader regional developments, with Pezeshkian condemning recent military actions against Iran, describing them as illegal and aimed at destabilization. He said such efforts had failed because of national unity and resilience. “The enemies’ primary objective was to trigger domestic instability and dismantle the Islamic system,” he added.
On bilateral relations, the Iranian president expressed interest in expanding trade, academic exchange and scientific cooperation, saying recent developments had created “an ideal opportunity” to deepen ties.
Naqvi emphasized the “deep historical, cultural and grassroots ties” between Pakistan and Iran and expressed optimism that political will on both sides would elevate cooperation.
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also attended the meeting. Momeni praised what he described as Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace, including efforts attributed to Pakistan’s military leadership.
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Naqvi arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit and was received by Momeni, marking the start of discussions aimed at facilitating dialogue and reviewing regional developments.
On Saturday, the interior minister and his Iranian counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral engagement and address common regional challenges as Pakistan continued efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The visit comes at a critical time as Pakistan remains engaged in diplomatic efforts to help revive direct talks between Iran and the United States after months of conflict and failed negotiations.
