Foreign Office says the interior minister’s Tehran visit is focused on bilateral ties, security issues and Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue between Iran and the United States.
Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi holds high-level meetings in Tehran, with bilateral relations, security and regional stability at the center of discussions.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Wednesday that Naqvi’s visit to Iran was intended to discuss bilateral relations, security-related issues and regional developments. He said particular attention was being given to efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability and constructive engagement in the region.
Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Tuesday and was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. According to Iranian media, he subsequently met Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The visit comes as Pakistan continues efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States. A diplomatic source cited by Dawn said a key objective of Naqvi’s trip was to follow up on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
Andrabi said Pakistan remained engaged with “brotherly states” in efforts to help resolve the crisis and bring the two sides toward negotiations. He added that Islamabad would continue using diplomatic channels to counter efforts that could undermine dialogue.
The Foreign Office also highlighted the recent defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, describing it as a significant development. Signed in Makkah last week, the pact is designed to strengthen collective deterrence and provide for a joint response if one member comes under attack.
Andrabi stressed that the agreement was defensive in nature and was not directed against any country. He said the pact reflected the three nations’ longstanding relations and their commitment to sharing responsibility for regional peace and security.
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