Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade and enhancing cooperation on regional security during high-level talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Pakistan, Iran pledge deeper security & trade cooperation as Interior Ministers meet in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade and enhancing cooperation on regional security during high-level talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Momeni arrived at Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior to a warm reception by Naqvi, where a smartly turned-out contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented a guard of honour.
The two ministers exchanged greetings before senior officials from both sides were introduced, underscoring the significance attached to the visit.
The Iranian delegation included the Governor General of Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran’s deputy interior minister, the deputy minister for urban development and transport, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company, the special representative of the Iranian agriculture minister and other senior officials.
On the Pakistani side, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the federal interior secretary, the chairman of NADRA, the director general of the FIA, the director general of the Anti-Narcotics Force, the inspector general of the Federal Constabulary, the director general of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, the director general of Immigration and Passports, the chairman of the Capital Development Authority, the inspector general of Islamabad Police and additional secretaries of the interior ministry attended the meeting.
During their bilateral discussions, the two ministers reviewed the full spectrum of Pakistan-Iran relations and expressed a shared resolve to further deepen economic and commercial ties. Delegation-level talks followed, focusing on practical measures to improve coordination and expand institutional cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
Security cooperation featured prominently in the discussions. Both sides agreed to enhance collaboration in counterterrorism and anti-narcotics operations and to strengthen joint efforts against illegal immigration and human trafficking. The ministers also emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to prevent the flow of narcotics and terrorism from the Afghan border region, describing it as a shared challenge that requires collective action.
Naqvi said Pakistan was fully prepared to expand cooperation with Iran in all sectors and stressed the importance of better coordination mechanisms to translate political understanding into effective implementation.
In remarks reflecting the broader regional context, the Pakistani minister praised Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni for what he described as their extraordinary efforts for peace. “We hope that positive developments will emerge soon and that peace will prevail,” he said.
The visit, marked by ceremonial honours and substantive negotiations, highlighted the growing momentum in Pakistan-Iran engagement at a time when both countries are seeking closer coordination on border management, regional stability and economic connectivity.
