Naqvi expresses optimism that ongoing Mideast diplomatic initiatives will yield positive outcomes
- Interior Minister Naqvi meets his Iranian counterpart.
- Interior ministerlauds Iranian leadership’s peace efforts.
- Talks focused on combating terrorism, narcotics trafficking.
Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, border management and regional stability.
The resolve came during a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, who is on a three-day official visit to Islamabad.
The visit underscored the growing momentum in Pakistan-Iran relations, with both sides agreeing to intensify collaboration in counterterrorism, counternarcotics, curbing illegal immigration and preventing human smuggling while stressing the importance of coordinated efforts to address shared security challenges along the Afghan border.
Upon his arrival at the Ministry of Interior, the Iranian interior minister was accorded a warm welcome. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented a guard of honour to the visiting dignitary, reflecting the significance Pakistan attached to the high-level engagement.
The two interior ministers first held a one-on-one meeting before leading their respective delegations in comprehensive talks covering bilateral relations, regional developments and avenues for expanding cooperation between the neighbouring countries.
