Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Monday to engage in discussions with senior Iranian officials. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed at the airport by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
The primary focus of Naqvi’s visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. Iranian media highlighted that the talks would also address the implementation of previously signed agreements between the two nations.
Notably, Iranian news outlet Tasnim clarified that this visit is unrelated to any message exchanges between Iran and the United States. Naqvi is neither carrying a message to Iran nor expected to deliver one to Washington. Instead, his discussions are centered on bilateral ties and collaboration.
Meanwhile, Pakistani government sources indicated that Naqvi’s agenda includes reviewing the evolving regional landscape and deepening bilateral relations with Iranian leadership. The talks are expected to cover the recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi Arabia’s oil and economic infrastructure, as well as efforts to revive stalled US-Iran peace negotiations.
In a significant development, this visit aligns with Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue and reducing regional tensions amid the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Pakistan has previously acted as a mediator in contacts between Iran and the US, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir actively participating in diplomatic efforts to encourage a negotiated resolution.
Naqvi’s trip follows the official visit of Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Pakistan in July, during which he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials. At that time, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to serving as an honest and sincere mediator to promote peace and stability in the region.
This marks Naqvi’s sixth visit to Tehran since the US conflict with Iran escalated in February, underscoring Pakistan’s persistent role in regional diplomacy and conflict resolution.
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