Pezeshkian hails Pakistan efforts, role

TABNAK, Jun. 21- President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted Pakistan’s constructive role in regional diplomacy, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to expanding comprehensive bilateral cooperation.

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Date: 21 June 2026 - 11:39

In a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, held in Tehran on Saturday, Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s brotherly, responsible, and committed approach in supporting diplomatic efforts that contributed to a ceasefire agreement and the end of recent hostilities.

He emphasized that Pakistan played a meaningful role in facilitating dialogue and helping consolidate the outcomes of negotiations between Iran and the United States, describing Pakistan as an important regional partner in advancing stability, the president’s website reported.

Pezeshkian further underlined Tehran’s strong political will to deepen relations with Pakistan across all areas of mutual interest. He stressed the importance of leveraging the significant untapped potential between the two neighboring countries, particularly in economic, trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation. According to President Pezeshkian, expanding bilateral ties is a strategic priority that can contribute to regional stability and shared prosperity.

For his part, Pakistan’s interior minister welcomed the agreement on the ceasefire and the end of conflict. He extended appreciation to Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, for their diplomatic efforts in managing the crisis.

Naqvi also praised the guidance of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, describing his strategic leadership as instrumental in supporting diplomatic initiatives and facilitating the resolution of tensions.

Reaffirming Islamabad’s strategic outlook, he stated that Pakistan is determined to significantly expand cooperation with Iran in all fields, particularly economic and commercial sectors. He further announced that Pakistan’s new ambassador to Tehran will assume office with a dedicated mandate to strengthen bilateral economic and strategic relations.

The two officials agreed in the meeting on the dispatch of a high-level Iranian delegation to Pakistan. The delegation will be led by Iran’s Interior Minister and will include ministers from key economic portfolios, including agriculture, industry, mining and trade, as well as economic affairs and finance. The mission is expected to review and advance frameworks for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and joint development projects.