WANA (May 19) – Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who traveled to Tehran for consultations with senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met and held talks on Monday evening with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

 

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on a range of issues related to bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan, including security and economic cooperation. They also discussed the latest regional security developments and ongoing efforts aimed at ending what Iran describes as the war imposed by the United States and Israel against the country.

 

Iran’s foreign minister, while appreciating Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and advance regional dialogue, described the contradictory and excessive demands of the United States as one of the main obstacles to diplomacy.

 

Referring to past experiences involving Washington’s failure to honor its commitments, he stressed that Iran’s engagement in diplomatic efforts to end the war has been undertaken with a responsible approach despite deep mistrust toward the U.S. administration. Araghchi also emphasized that alongside seriously pursuing diplomacy, Iran would continue strengthening its defensive readiness and safeguarding its national security and interests.

 

He further pointed to the wide-ranging consequences of the military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran at both the regional and global levels, calling for the aggressor parties to be held accountable for what he described as acts of aggression and other inhumane actions.

 

During the meeting, Pakistan’s interior minister also referred to his talks with the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament and other Iranian officials, reaffirming Islamabad’s determination to expand and deepen comprehensive relations with Tehran.

 

Syed Mohsin Naqvi also expressed hope that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts would contribute to strengthening lasting peace and stability in the region.