Naqvi, Mohsen Rezaei Discuss Regional Situation in Tehran

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in Tehran, where the two sides discussed the regional situation and matters of mutual interest. According to Iranian media, Rezaei described Pakistan as a strategic partner of the Islamic Republic, saying successive Iranian leaders have attached great importance to relations with the neighboring country.

Rezaei described the relationship between Iran and Pakistan as genuine and rooted in faith and said Iran considers the Pakistani government, military and people a great asset to the Muslim world. He also noted that Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff are playing a more active role in regional developments, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attaches special importance to Pakistan.

The Iranian official said President Pezeshkian believes bilateral trade between Iran and Pakistan should increase several times. Rezaei further emphasized the deep bond between the two peoples, saying the affection between Iranians and Pakistanis is beyond description and has few parallels anywhere in the world.