ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in diverse areas and enhancing cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said.
The commitment was expressed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s National Security Advisor Ali Larijani in Islamabad.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received Dr. Ali Larijani @alilarijani_ir, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during his official visit to Pakistan today.
Both sides reaffirmed commitment to deepening bilateral… pic.twitter.com/W70HfuLrVr
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 25, 2025
Ali Larijani arrived in Islamabad on Monday on an official visit to Pakistan. According to the Iranian embassy in Islamabad, Dr Larijani’s visit is of extraordinary importance, signalling a new strategic phase in Pakistan-Iran relations.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mudassir Tipu, in a statement on X, said Larijani’s visit reflects the deepening dialogue between Pakistan and Iran and is aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations. He stressed that the trip will contribute to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
Prior to his departure, Ali Larijani described Pakistan as a friendly and brotherly nation, recalling the support Iran received from the Pakistani people, especially during the war imposed by the United States and the “Zionist regime.”
He remarked that both Iran and Pakistan play crucial roles in ensuring regional stability and reiterated Iran’s commitment to maintaining strong, brotherly ties with all neighbouring countries.
Earlier this month, Pakistan and Iran held the 13th round of Pak-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad, during which both sides agreed to strengthen and diversify bilateral trade, as well as cooperation in energy, transport connectivity, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, while Iran was represented by Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi.
In October, Pakistan and Iran agreed to establish a joint committee to address border trade and logistics challenges between the two nations.
The two countries 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.
