WANA (Jul 21) – Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today during his official visit to Islamabad, as part of his high-level working sessions in the Pakistani capital.

 

During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region. He urged all involved parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could further destabilize the region.

 

Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to acting as a “honest broker and facilitator” to support regional peace, stability, and diplomatic resolution.

 

For his part, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni conveyed a message of goodwill from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic. Momeni expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s warm reception and lauded the diplomatic and mediation efforts of senior Pakistani officials—including the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, and the Chief of Army Staff—which culminated in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

 

Both leaders reaffirmed their strong resolve to expand bilateral cooperation and further strengthen ties between Tehran and Islamabad.

Iranian Interior Minister Meets Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Jul 21, 2026. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Iranian Interior Minister Meets Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Jul 21, 2026. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Following his meeting with the Prime Minister, Momeni arrived at the Ministry of Interior, where he was formally received by his Pakistani counterpart, Senator Mohsin Raza Naqvi.

 

Momeni’s schedule in Islamabad also included an earlier meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

 

In this meeting, issues of mutual interest, regional and bilateral security, and effective border management were discussed.

 

The Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts and diplomatic role in easing regional tensions, promoting de-escalation, and contributing to peace.

 

According to reports, the meeting concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to strengthen close coordination and cooperation mechanisms to ensure regional security and mutual prosperity.

 

Momeni arrived in Islamabad late last night, where he was initially welcomed by Minister Naqvi. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising representatives from Iran’s Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Roads and Urban Development, and Agriculture, alongside officials from the Law Enforcement Command (FARAJA) and Customs Administration.

 

Upon arrival, Momeni stated that the main objectives of the delegation’s visit are to follow up on agreements made during the previous presidential visit, bolster bilateral economic ties, and review key regional developments.