Pakistan, Iran pledge security cooperation

Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, border management and regional stability as Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni held wide-ranging talks with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during his three-day official visit to Islamabad.

The two interior ministers first held a one-on-one meeting before leading their respective delegations in comprehensive talks covering bilateral relations, regional developments and avenues for expanding cooperation between the neighbouring countries.

The discussions placed particular emphasis on strengthening institutional coordination in combating terrorism and narcotics trafficking, with both sides agreeing that closer collaboration was essential to effectively tackle cross-border security threats.

They also resolved to improve mechanisms for cooperation in addressing illegal immigration and human smuggling while reinforcing coordination among relevant law enforcement agencies.

Speaking after the meeting, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to broadening cooperation with Iran across all sectors.

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said on Wednesday that Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding railway cooperation and enhancing regional connectivity.

During a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Hanif Abbasi welcomed him to Pakistan and said the visit was an important step towards further deepening the longstanding brotherly ties between the two neighbouring countries.

A senior Iranian ministerial delegation led by Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Wednesday toured the National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) at the NDMA headquarters in Islamabad.

Iranian delegation witnessed Pakistan's cutting edge disaster management ecosystem, applauded the country's technological strides in disaster preparedness and response.