On July 15, 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, reaffirming the importance Iran places on its relationship with Pakistan. The high-level meeting emphasized mutual respect, regional cooperation, and a shared vision for stronger bilateral ties.
President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its diplomatic and parliamentary support during Iran’s recent military conflict with Israel. He highlighted the need for Muslim unity, warning that external forces—especially the Zionist regime—seek to divide Islamic nations. He emphasized that coordinated efforts could form a powerful front to counter such threats.
Naqvi congratulated Pezeshkian on Iran’s “victory” and praised the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the conflict. He noted that Pakistan’s Parliament was the first to pass a resolution condemning Israeli actions and supporting Iran’s right to self-defense.
The two leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in trade, border management, and regional security. Naqvi had earlier participated in a trilateral conference in Tehran with his Iranian and Iraqi counterparts, aimed at improving systems related to pilgrim travel (Zaireen). Key outcomes included an agreement that from 2026 onward, Pakistani pilgrims would travel to Iraq only via registered Zaireen Group Organisers, reducing irregular migration and overstays.
Posts on X reflected growing interest in the Iran-Pakistan relationship, with users emphasizing the potential for strategic alignment on regional peace, Islamic solidarity, and economic development.
This renewed diplomatic push signals a more collaborative chapter for Iran and Pakistan, especially as both countries seek regional stability, economic growth, and a united front on key international issues.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 15th, 2025
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