ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni held talks on bilateral relations, regional developments and recent progress following a peace agreement, officials said.
During the meeting, Momeni thanked the Pakistani government for the warm reception and hospitality extended to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation during their recent visit to Pakistan.
Both ministers expressed satisfaction over the reduction in regional tensions and stressed the need for joint efforts to promote peace and stability.
Naqvi congratulated his Iranian counterpart on the joint declaration and peace agreement reached in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. He said the development would not have been possible without the efforts of the Iranian government and Momeni.
Pakistan has consistently supported peace, stability and the resolution of disputes through dialogue, Naqvi said. He added that Islamabad would continue its efforts to support lasting peace in the Middle East.
The Pakistani minister also expressed hope that the agreement would have far-reaching positive effects across the region and contribute to greater stability.
The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, immigration and other areas of mutual interest.
Momeni said he planned to visit Pakistan in the near future for detailed discussions aimed at expanding cooperation between the interior ministries of the two countries.
The Iranian minister also praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States and thanked the Pakistani people for their support.
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Several senior officials attended the meeting, including Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, senior Interior Ministry officials, the director general of the Federal Investigation Agency and other security officials.
