WANA (Jun 20) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who is visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran at the head of a delegation, held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

 

During the meeting, President Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for the brotherly, responsible, and committed approach of the Pakistani government in supporting the dialogue process and diplomatic efforts that led to the ceasefire agreement and the end of the war. He emphasized Pakistan’s constructive and effective role in supporting diplomacy and helping consolidate the outcomes of the negotiations.

 

The Iranian president also highlighted the Islamic Republic’s strong determination to expand and deepen relations with Pakistan across all areas of mutual interest, stressing the need to make full use of the extensive potential in bilateral ties.

 

In this regard, it was agreed that a high-level Iranian delegation, led by Iran’s interior minister and including the ministers of agriculture, industry, mining and trade, and economic affairs and finance, will visit Pakistan to explore and advance opportunities for cooperation in economic, trade, investment, and other shared fields.

 

For his part, Naqvi welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the end of the war, and expressed satisfaction with meeting the Iranian president. He praised the diplomatic efforts and measures undertaken by President Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in effectively managing political and diplomatic processes.

 

Naqvi also expressed appreciation for the guidance of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, and praised his strategic and prudent role in supporting diplomatic efforts and helping bring the crisis to an end and secure a ceasefire.

 

Emphasizing the strategic importance of relations between Tehran and Islamabad, the Pakistani interior minister said his government is determined to significantly expand bilateral cooperation in all areas, particularly in the economic and trade sectors.

 

He further announced that Pakistan’s new ambassador to Tehran will begin his mission with a special mandate to promote economic, commercial, and strategic relations between the two countries.

 

Earlier today, the Pakistani Interior Minister also met and held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

 

Commenting on the visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the Pakistani Interior Minister’s trip is a continuation of Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran-US negotiations.