Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to regional stability, enhance bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Saturday reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and enhancing cooperation in addressing regional security challenges, as Naqvi began a two-day official visit to Tehran.

According to Iranian state-linked media reports, Momeni received Naqvi upon his arrival, marking the start of discussions focused on regional stability, border security, and broader Pakistan–Iran cooperation.

During their meeting, both sides underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and coordination to promote peace, security, and stability in the region. They reaffirmed their resolve to deepen interactions and strengthen the longstanding “brotherly relations” between the two neighbouring countries, particularly in the context of evolving regional developments.

Iranian media further reported that Interior Minister Momeni appreciated Pakistan’s recent diplomatic and security efforts aimed at promoting regional peace. He also commended the role of Pakistan’s military leadership in supporting de-escalation efforts and facilitating regional understanding, describing such contributions as “constructive and sincere.”

Senior officials from Iran and representatives of the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran were also present during the talks, reflecting the high-level nature of the engagement.

Naqvi’s visit, described by officials as part of ongoing high-level exchanges between the two countries, comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Tehran on regional security matters.

Earlier, Pakistan’s Interior Ministry confirmed that the visit had been pre-scheduled. This marks Naqvi’s second visit to Iran within two months, following an earlier trip alongside Pakistan’s top military leadership.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in previous remarks, had appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue efforts with external partners, describing it as reflective of the “deep and longstanding bilateral relationship” between the two countries and reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to regional peace and stability.

Pakistan has in recent months played a facilitative diplomatic role in efforts aimed at easing tensions involving Iran and the United States. Islamabad had previously helped facilitate a short-term ceasefire and hosted talks between senior delegations from both sides, although a comprehensive agreement remains elusive.

Diplomatic sources indicate that discussions between Tehran and Washington continue indirectly through intermediaries, with proposals and counter-proposals still under consideration. However, gaps remain on key issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief mechanisms.

According to sources familiar with the exchanges, Iran’s recent response to US proposals emphasized an immediate cessation of hostilities and called for a structured framework for broader negotiations. Tehran has also signaled conditional flexibility on uranium enrichment timelines, while rejecting longer-term moratorium demands reportedly put forward by Washington.

Pakistan has reiterated hope for the resumption of structured dialogue, emphasizing that sustained engagement remains essential for regional stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Gulf region.