Interior minister discusses President Raisi’s visit with Iranian envoy

Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Iran, says Naqvi

ISLAMABAD:

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam and discussed the upcoming visit of President Ebrahim Raisi, scheduled for April 22.

The visit amid escalating tension following the Tehran-cross border strike and Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel territory will serve as a test case right when the US and its allies are looking to corner Tehran. However, the visit is a milestone in the development of cross-border connections.

Talking to the Iranian envoy in Islamabad, Naqvi said Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Iran and assured that the two countries will work together to resolve common challenges. 

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Naqvi and Moghadam also held discussions regarding agreements to be signed during high-level visit of the Iranian president.

The interior minister noted that the visit of the head of state is very important in the context of the regional situation and added that the visit will be a milestone in the promotion of bilateral relations.

The expected discussions during the visit of the Iranian president would centre around border security, the long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, trade, economic cooperation, and mutual areas of interest. The meetings will also address the broader regional situation and the Iran-Israel conflict.

The visit signifies sustainable efforts by both countries to foster deep relationships, following a temporary setback earlier this year.