Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks to the press during a press briefing in Lahore on February 17, 2026.
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Iran agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in border management and counter-terrorism.
This was decided during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni.
The Iranian minister acknowledged Pakistan’s key role in easing recent regional tensions, calling Islamabad’s diplomatic intervention “historic.”
At the meeting, Momeni thanked Pakistan for mediating a ceasefire at a critical time when the region appeared to be heading toward broader conflict.
He said Iran would “always remember” Pakistan’s sincere and positive role in preventing escalation, noting that the ceasefire was made possible due to Islamabad’s timely engagement.
Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability, emphasizing that the country’s foreign policy is anchored in the pursuit of peace.
He said war could never resolve disputes and stressed that lasting solutions can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy. He added that Pakistan was actively working with its regional partners to find a lasting solution to the lingering tensions in the Middle East.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and contribute to broader regional harmony.
