ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reiterated their shared commitment to peace and progress — stressing that close coordination, constructive dialogue, and the peaceful settlement of disputes are essential to advance regional stability and mutual prosperity.
According to a press release issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Dr Ali Ardeshir Larijani, paid an official visit to Pakistan from 25 to 26 November 2025.
During the visit, he held formal delegation-level talks with the National Security Advisor, Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik.
He also called on the President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, and the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
In the meetings, Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed the deep‑rooted bonds of friendship between them — bonds forged by shared history, culture, and faith.
The talks highlighted a mutual commitment to broaden cooperation across many areas, including political engagement; trade and economic collaboration; counter‑terrorism and border security; regional connectivity; and cultural and people‑to‑people exchanges.
Both sides agreed to deepen their partnership in ways that foster mutual prosperity and contribute to peace and stability in the region.
The two sides also held comprehensive exchanges on key regional and international developments.
They stressed the importance of close coordination, constructive dialogue, and the peaceful settlement of disputes to advance shared objectives of stability and progress.
“Pakistan and Iran expressed their resolve to continue working together to address common challenges and to strengthen collaboration at regional and multilateral fora,” the press release added.
The visit further strengthened the positive momentum in Pakistan–Iran bilateral relations, fostering greater cooperation and promoting mutual understanding.
Iran and Pakistan share a 900-kilometre porous border, which they aim to develop as a channel for enhancing transport and energy cooperation, as part of wider efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and economic integration.
Islamabad and Tehran have also voiced their desire in recent months to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion.
