Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for high-level consultations with Iranian leadership, as part of Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic mediation aimed at de-escalating the conflict between the United States and Iran.
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According to reporting from the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Minister Naqvi departed Islamabad early Tuesday morning to engage senior Iranian officials on bilateral relations, regional security, and mutual strategic interests.
Key highlights of the diplomatic engagement include:
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Sustained Diplomatic Dialogue: The visit builds upon reciprocal high-level consultations, following the official visit of Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad last month to review bilateral cooperation and border security.
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Mediation on U.S.–Iran Tensions: Minister Naqvi’s mission aligns with Pakistan’s active mediation role. Alongside Qatar, Pakistan previously facilitated a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington in June to de-escalate hostilities and establish a framework for regional stability.
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Strengthening Regional Stability: The discussions are expected to focus on preserving diplomatic communication channels, supporting de-escalation mechanisms, and expanding security and transit coordination between the two neighboring states.
The talks reflect Islamabad’s continuous diplomatic engagement with regional and international stakeholders to defuse Middle East tensions and maintain secure commercial and regional corridors. Additional details regarding the outcome of the meetings in Tehran will follow as official engagements conclude.
