Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called for strengthening Pak-Iran ties, stressing the need for promoting unity among all Muslim countries.
After receiving the credentials of Pakistan’s new ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, he described Pakistan as a “brotherly country” and “a second home for all Iranians.” He also emphasized the importance Tehran attaches to its relationship with Islamabad.
A statement issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran said the Iranian president recalled Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States, saying Islamabad had demonstrated a genuine commitment to peace. He expressed confidence that bilateral relations would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.
Siddiqui, per the statement, conveyed the good wishes of Pakistan’s leadership to Pezeshkian and the Iranian people, and highlighted the considerable potential for expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with Iran to promote regional peace and security and to strengthen unity among the Muslim Ummah.
The embassy said Pezeshkian assured Siddiqui of his full support in carrying out his diplomatic responsibilities in Iran and reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship.
Border cooperation
Also on Wednesday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, with both reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, border management and regional stability.
According to a statement, both sides agreed to intensify collaboration in counterterrorism, counternarcotics, curbing illegal immigration and preventing human smuggling while stressing the importance of coordinated efforts to address shared security challenges along the Afghan border.
The discussions placed particular emphasis on strengthening institutional coordination in combating terrorism and narcotics trafficking, with both sides agreeing that closer collaboration was essential to effectively tackle cross-border security threats. They also resolved to improve mechanisms for cooperation in addressing illegal immigration and human smuggling while reinforcing coordination among relevant law enforcement agencies.
Speaking after the meeting, Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to broadening cooperation with Iran across all sectors. He commended the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Momeni for their efforts in promoting peace and expressed optimism that ongoing diplomatic initiatives would yield positive outcomes, paving the way for lasting peace and stability in the region.