Iranian state media says the two discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to shore up the fragile U.S. ceasefire
The Minister of the Interior meets with Iranian 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, the Iran deal WANA the news agency reported.
Citing a statement from the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran, the Iranian news agency said Naqvi spent nearly 90 minutes in a private meeting with the Iranian president in the presidential administration, with his total visit to the compound lasting around 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 solidarity among Islamic nations was essential to regional peace and reduced possibilities for external intervention, including what he called “the adventurism of 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 ceasefire stabilization efforts.
“President Pezeshkian highly commended the active diplomacy of the Government of Pakistan, particularly Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Force Field Marshal Asim Munir, in facilitating and stabilizing the recent ceasefire,” the statement said.
Naqvi, for his part, highlighted Pakistan’s continued diplomatic commitment aimed at de-escalation and an end to hostilities, noting that recent events had clarified regional alignments and “provided a vital basis for future strategic decisions.”
The meeting also touched on broader regional developments, with Pezeshkian condemning recent military actions against Iran and calling them illegal and aimed at destabilization. He said such efforts had failed because of national unity and resilience. “The main goal of the adversaries was to trigger domestic instability and dismantle the Islamic system,” he added.
Regarding bilateral relations, the Iranian president expressed interest in expanding trade, academic exchanges and scientific cooperation, saying recent developments had created “an ideal opportunity” to deepen ties.
Naqvi highlighted the “deep historical, cultural and fundamental ties” between Pakistan and Iran, expressing optimism that political will from both sides would strengthen cooperation.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were also present at 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 for a two-day visit and was received by Momeni, marking the start of discussions aimed at facilitating dialogue and examining evolving regional developments.
The Interior Minister and his Iranian counterpart on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and addressing common regional challenges, as Pakistan continues its mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The visit comes at a critical time as Pakistan remains engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at restarting direct talks between Iran and the United States after months of conflict and failed negotiations.
