Iranian state media says the two discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to cement the fragile US ceasefire.
Minister of the Interior meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Archive/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 cement a fragile ceasefire, the WANA the news agency reported.
Citing a statement from Pakistan’s embassy in Tehran, the Iranian news agency said Naqvi spent nearly 90 minutes in a private meeting with the Iranian president at the Presidential Administration, and that his total visit to the complex lasted 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 for regional peace and reduced the scope for external intervention, including what he called “adventurism by extra-regional powers and the Israeli regime.”
The Iranian president also praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts during the recent tensions, particularly the role of its political and military leadership in supporting ceasefire stabilization efforts.
“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, in facilitating and stabilizing the recent ceasefire,” the statement said.
Naqvi, for his part, highlighted Pakistan’s continued diplomatic commitment aimed at de-escalating and ending hostilities, noting that recent developments had clarified regional alignments and “provided a vital basis 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 main objective of the adversaries was to provoke internal instability and dismantle the Islamic system,” he added.
Regarding 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 underlined the “deep historical, cultural and grassroots ties” between Pakistan and Iran and expressed optimism that the political will of both sides will elevate cooperation.
The meeting was also attended by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. 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 beginning of discussions aimed at facilitating dialogue and reviewing developments in regional events.
On Saturday, the Interior Minister and his Iranian counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and addressing shared regional challenges, as Pakistan continued its 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.
