WANA (Nov 25) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met today (Tuesday, November 25) with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his official visit to Islamabad. The trip comes at a time when both Tehran and Islamabad stress the need for closer security coordination and stronger economic ties amid shifting regional dynamics.

 

Upon arriving in Islamabad earlier in the day, Larijani described Pakistan as “an important country with a distinguished position in the region’s security and cultural landscape,” noting that Iran and Pakistan share deep and historic relations. He added that, given recent developments in West Asia, cooperation between the two neighbors could play a meaningful role in promoting regional stability and calm.

 

Larijani said the purpose of his visit was to discuss regional security trends and explore avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation. A day before his departure, he had also emphasized that “Iranians have not forgotten that during the 12-day war waged by the Zionist regime and the United States against Iran, the people of Pakistan stood with the people of Iran.”

During Tuesday’s meeting, the two sides reviewed key issues, including security, border management, and economic cooperation. Highlighting the economic potential of both countries, Larijani called for removing existing obstacles and easing trade interactions. He stated that increasing bilateral trade to USD 10 billion is “fully attainable” and that Iran–Pakistan cooperation can expand far beyond its current level.

 

The Pakistani foreign minister also underscored the importance of strengthening political dialogue and security coordination, expressing Islamabad’s readiness to broaden cooperation across various fields.

 

The meeting marks part of an ongoing series of close consultations between Tehran and Islamabad aimed at ensuring stable security cooperation and advancing economic engagement—efforts both sides hope will pave the way for a new chapter in bilateral relations.