Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference in Lahore on February 17, 2026. Screenshot
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Iran on Thursday agreed to strengthen cooperation in border management and counter-terrorism.
This was decided during a meeting between the Minister of the Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, and his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni.
The Iranian minister acknowledged Pakistan’s key role in helping ease recent regional tensions and described Islamabad’s diplomatic intervention as “historic”.
At the meeting, Momeni thanked Pakistan for brokering a ceasefire at a critical time when the region appeared to be moving closer to a broader conflict.
He said Iran will “always remember” Pakistan’s sincere and positive role in preventing escalation, noting that the ceasefire was made possible by Islamabad’s timely commitment.
Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability and emphasized that the country’s foreign policy is rooted in the pursuit of peace.
He said war could never resolve disputes and emphasized that lasting solutions could only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy. He added that Pakistan is actively working with regional partners to find a lasting solution to the current tensions in the Middle East.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to improve bilateral relations and contribute to broader regional harmony.
