Tehran, October 29, 2025: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday described Pakistan and Iran as “partners in maintaining regional peace and stability” during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran.
Naqvi, who is currently on an official visit to Iran, conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message of goodwill to the Iranian president. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, border security, and regional cooperation, with a particular focus on counterterrorism and stability in border areas.
“Iran and Pakistan are partners in regional peace and stability,” Naqvi was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior. He also briefed President Pezeshkian on the situation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, where recent skirmishes have heightened tensions.
President Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s “special importance” attached to relations with Pakistan, adding that Tehran would continue to play a “fraternal role” in easing tensions between Islamabad and Kabul. “Iran cannot forget the immense support extended by Pakistan,” he said, calling for greater economic and security cooperation to unlock the region’s potential.
Pakistan and Iran have shared a 900-kilometre border that has long faced security challenges posed by militant groups such as Jaish al-Adl and the Balochistan Liberation Army. Both countries have pledged to strengthen coordination to combat cross-border terrorism, smuggling, and other criminal activities.
The visit comes as Pakistan faces heightened regional tensions, particularly with Afghanistan. The two neighbours recently engaged in multiple border clashes following a cross-border attack on October 11. Although talks mediated by Turkey and Qatar led to a temporary ceasefire in Doha, the second round of negotiations in Istanbul concluded without a breakthrough earlier today, according to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
During his Tehran visit, Naqvi also held meetings with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Ardeshir Larijani and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
In his meeting with Larijani, both sides discussed enhancing counterterrorism and anti-narcotics cooperation, as well as improving border management mechanisms. “We are keen to expand cooperation with Iran, especially in the areas of security and counter-narcotics,” Naqvi said.
Larijani described the recent progress in bilateral relations as “encouraging and constructive,” noting that stronger institutional ties could help both sides tackle shared security challenges.
In a separate meeting, Naqvi congratulated Interior Minister Momeni on the successful hosting of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Ministerial Conference, terming it a “significant milestone with far-reaching implications” for member states.
“We wish to benefit from each other’s experiences on internal security matters,” Naqvi said, inviting Momeni to visit Pakistan — an invitation the Iranian minister accepted.
Pakistan’s Interior Secretary Khurram Agha, Ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, and senior officials from both countries’ interior ministries attended the meetings.
