TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran have emphasised the importance of enhancing scientific, cultural, economic, political, and security communications between Iran and Pakistan to solidify their bonds.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the President’s office.
During the meeting held on the sidelines of the 4th ECO Interior Ministers’ Meeting in Tehran, Pezeshkian highlighted the deep historical and religious ties between the two nations.
He said that Iranians regard the people of Pakistan as their brothers and take pride in the warm and friendly relations shared between the two countries.
He expressed hope that Naqvi’s visit to Tehran would expedite the implementation of previous agreements, yielding positive outcomes for both nations.
Moreover, the Iranian president highlighted the need for efforts to reduce tensions and avoid conflicts in the region, expressing Iran’s readiness to assist in resolving disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
“Today, more than ever, it is essential for Muslim countries to stand together in unity and brotherhood against common enemies,” he added.
Naqvi praised the successful convening of the ECO meeting and expressed gratitude to Iran for its warm hospitality.
He noted that this was his fourth visit to Iran within a year, reflecting the strength and depth of bilateral relations.
The minister recalled President Pezeshkian’s historic visit to Pakistan, describing bilateral relations as excellent.
He expressed hope that agreements would yield tangible results, noting positive progress in border cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts.
In conclusion, Naqvi expressed appreciation for Iran’s principled stance and welcomed its active role in reducing tensions, particularly between Islamabad and Kabul, reinforcing the commitment to continued close cooperation.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, also met with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani, Mehr news agency reported.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to deepen and strengthen bilateral cooperation in the political, security, and economic spheres.
The talks focused on enhancing the security coordination between the two countries within the current diplomatic landscape and expanding strategic cooperation to promote regional stability and security.
