Foreign Office says Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is holding talks in Tehran as Pakistan seeks to keep US-Iran dialogue on track.
WEB DESK: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Iran for talks focused on bilateral relations, regional security and stability, as Pakistan continues efforts to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran.
The Foreign Office confirmed Naqvi’s visit on Wednesday, saying the minister is discussing bilateral relations, security, regional developments and efforts to promote constructive engagement among countries in the region.
Naqvi meets Iranian leadership
During his visit to Tehran, Naqvi held separate meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials.
According to sources cited by Geo News, Naqvi also conveyed a special message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir to President Pezeshkian.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan was focused on strengthening bilateral ties while addressing wider regional security and stability concerns.
Pakistan seeks to revive US-Iran dialogue
The Foreign Office said Islamabad is making efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table, with the Islamabad memorandum of understanding providing a potential framework for renewed dialogue.
Andrabi said Pakistan would continue efforts to “offset spoilers” through direct and indirect channels and work to maintain constructive dialogue aimed at resolving outstanding issues.
Pakistan and Qatar have been involved in mediation efforts amid the continuing Middle East conflict, with Islamabad positioning itself as a facilitator between the opposing sides.
Regional tensions complicate peace efforts
Naqvi’s Tehran visit comes amid continuing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea shipping routes.
Iran has maintained that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions, while recent attacks on shipping have added further uncertainty to efforts aimed at ending the wider conflict.
Pakistan’s diplomatic push comes as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the United States and Iran could be moving closer to an agreement.
Asif said recent signals suggested the two sides were approaching “some sort of an arrangement”, while Qatar has also indicated that talks concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz had reached an advanced stage.
Pakistan reiterates diplomatic role
The latest visit highlights Islamabad’s continuing effort to use diplomatic channels to encourage dialogue and reduce regional tensions.
Pakistan has repeatedly called for peaceful resolution of disputes and remains engaged with regional and international partners as efforts continue to find a pathway toward de-escalation.
