Tehran, May 17, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Sunday, with discussions focusing on regional security, recent hostilities and efforts to strengthen a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
According to Iran’s WANA News Agency, quoting a statement from the Pakistani embassy in Tehran, Naqvi held a nearly 90-minute private meeting with the Iranian president at the Presidential Administration complex.
During the meeting, President Pezeshkian praised what he described as the responsible cooperation of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq in preventing their territories from being used for armed operations against Iran.
He stressed that unity among Islamic countries was essential for maintaining regional peace and limiting the influence of external actors, including what he termed “adventurism by extra-regional powers and the Israeli regime.”
The Iranian president also commended Pakistan’s diplomatic role during recent regional tensions, particularly praising the efforts of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in supporting ceasefire stabilization efforts.
Naqvi, in his remarks, reiterated Pakistan’s continued diplomatic engagement aimed at de-escalation and ending hostilities in the region. He said recent developments had clarified regional alignments and provided an important basis for future strategic decisions.
The discussions also covered broader regional developments, with Pezeshkian condemning recent military actions against Iran and describing them as unlawful attempts aimed at destabilization.
“The adversaries’ primary objective was to trigger domestic instability and dismantle the Islamic system,” the Iranian president was quoted as saying.
On bilateral relations, Pezeshkian expressed interest in expanding trade, academic exchanges and scientific cooperation between the two neighboring countries, saying recent developments had created an opportunity to further strengthen ties.
Naqvi highlighted the “deep historical, cultural and grassroots ties” between Pakistan and Iran and expressed optimism that growing political understanding would help enhance bilateral cooperation.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also attended the meeting.
Earlier, Naqvi was received by Eskandar Momeni upon his arrival in Tehran for a two-day visit aimed at reviewing evolving regional developments and facilitating dialogue on shared security concerns.
On Saturday, the two interior ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and addressing regional challenges, as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Iran and the United States.
The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing international efforts to revive direct talks between Tehran and Washington following months of conflict and stalled negotiations.
Iranian officials have recently accused the United States and Israel of escalating tensions in the region, while warning that further military escalation would provoke a stronger response from Tehran.
Meanwhile, regional and international actors, including Russia, China, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, have continued diplomatic efforts calling for de-escalation and dialogue to stabilize the region and ensure secure navigation in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
