ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasir-Zadeh held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on Saturday night.
Defence Minister Nasir-Zadeh is part of the delegation accompanying Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian for his state visit to Pakistan on 2–3 August 2025.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security, counter-terrorism efforts, and avenues to enhance defence cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
The defence ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting peace and stability in the region.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister expressed appreciation for Iran’s continued engagement and emphasised the importance of defence diplomacy in addressing shared security challenges.
The Iranian Defence Minister thanked the Government of Pakistan for the warm welcome and reiterated Iran’s desire to build stronger defence ties based on mutual respect, shared values, and trust.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of Pakistan-Iran defence relations and pledging to continue working together for the prosperity and security of the region.
Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers hold talks
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad.
During the meeting, the two sides held preliminary discussions on key substantive issues to be addressed at the leadership level.
Glad to welcome my brother, Foreign Minister of Iran, H.E. @Araghchi, accompanying President of Iran on a state visit to Pakistan, at Foreign Office today.
We held productive discussions on all areas of mutual interest including trade, economic cooperation, regional &… pic.twitter.com/WmvPxoOQLw
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) August 2, 2025
These included regional developments, bilateral trade and connectivity, energy cooperation, and the need to strengthen mechanisms for regular consultation and coordination.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the longstanding and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran.
They also emphasised the importance of sustained dialogue, enhanced cooperation on economic and security matters, and greater people-to-people exchanges.
