ISLAMABAD:
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional stability.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, including security cooperation and the evolving situation in the region.
Minister Naqvi briefed President Pezeshkian on developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to peace and dialogue.
President Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s willingness to play a “brotherly role” in helping ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting Tehran’s interest in fostering regional harmony.
Conveying Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s message of goodwill, Minister Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen cooperation with Iran, stating that “Iran and Pakistan are partners in promoting regional peace and stability.”
President Pezeshkian lauded Pakistan’s longstanding support and reiterated that Iran “attaches special importance to its relations with Pakistan and can never forget the boundless support of its brotherly neighbor.” He expressed satisfaction over the current state of bilateral ties, noting that both nations have immense potential to expand collaboration in multiple sectors.
The meeting underscored the commitment of both sides to strengthen their partnership in pursuit of shared regional goals and prosperity.
Border security
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council 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 cooperation in the field of security.
The meeting focused on counterterrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, and improved border management between the two neighboring countries.
Both sides emphasised the need for closer collaboration and institutional linkages to address shared challenges.
“We are keen to expand cooperation with Iran, especially in the areas of security and counter-narcotics,” Naqvi stated.
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 matters.
Naqvi congratulated his Iranian counterpart on the successful hosting of the ECO Ministerial Conference, terming it a significant milestone with far-reaching implications for member states.
“We wish to benefit from each other’s experiences on internal security matters,” Minister Naqvi said, extending an invitation to Minister Momeni to visit Pakistan.
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. Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, senior officials from Iran’s Interior Ministry, and diplomatic representatives were also present during the meetings.
