Summary Tehran talks focus on regional situation, bilateral ties and opportunities for deeper cooperation
TEHRAN (Dunya News) – Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to facilitate an agreement between Iran and the United States, with Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi holding a series of high-level meetings in Tehran, including talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Iranian media reported that Pezeshkian and Naqvi discussed the regional situation in detail during their meeting. The talks come as Iran and the US exchange messages through intermediaries rather than engaging in direct negotiations, with Pakistan seeking to support diplomatic communication between the two sides.
During the meeting, President Pezeshkian stressed the need to further strengthen Iran-Pakistan relations across all sectors. He said greater cooperation between the two countries could contribute to regional stability and security.
Pezeshkian described the deep historical and cultural links between Iran and Pakistan as the foundation of their bilateral relationship, while highlighting wide-ranging opportunities for political, trade and security cooperation.
Naqvi also met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran. Iranian news agencies reported the meeting and released a photograph showing the two ministers shaking hands.
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The interior minister additionally held meetings with his Iranian counterpart, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, and Iran’s Petroleum Minister. Discussions during the meetings covered matters of mutual interest and developments affecting the two neighbouring countries.
The latest diplomatic activity comes as Islamabad intensifies its efforts to help facilitate an agreement between Tehran and Washington. Rather than direct negotiations, Iran and the US are currently communicating through intermediaries, with Pakistan among the countries maintaining diplomatic contacts with both sides.
Naqvi has travelled to Iran several times in recent months as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement. His previous visits included meetings with senior Iranian officials, including Pezeshkian, Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Momeni.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a key concern amid the wider regional tensions. Pakistan has been seeking diplomatic engagement on issues surrounding the strategic waterway, while also maintaining dialogue with Iran on bilateral and regional matters.
Pezeshkian said stronger cooperation between Iran and Pakistan would help improve regional stability and security. He also emphasised the importance of the two countries’ longstanding relationship and the potential to expand cooperation in multiple fields.
Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening relations with Iran, describing the ties between the two countries as stable and unbreakable. He reiterated Islamabad’s firm resolve to promote bilateral relations and deepen cooperation with Tehran across areas of mutual interest.
Pakistan and Iran share a long border and longstanding historical, cultural and economic links. Their governments have also been engaged on border management, security and trade, with high-level contacts providing opportunities to address shared concerns and explore broader cooperation.
