Pakistan’s Interior Minister said he had delivered a special message from Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mujatba Khamenei.
According to ISNA, during his meeting with Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Tehran on Saturday, June 16, Pakistani Interior Minister Sayyed Mohsin Naqvi stated: “The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan share deep historical, cultural, and religious ties, and these relations have always been friendly and brotherly.”
He added: “Pakistan has always supported Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy and has condemned aggression against Iran.”
Naqvi emphasized that Islamabad seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of security, border control, counter-terrorism, and trade, and said: “We believe that regional peace and stability can only be achieved through dialogue and cooperation among neighboring countries.”
The Pakistani Interior Minister noted that he was carrying a special message from Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, addressed to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, indicating: “This message underscores Pakistan’s commitment to expanding strategic relations with Iran and resolving regional issues through consultation.”
For his part, Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni welcomed the development of relations between the two countries and stated: “Iran and Pakistan, as two neighboring and Muslim countries, have a shared responsibility to maintain security and stability in the region.”
He added: “Tehran is ready to enhance cooperation with Islamabad in all fields, especially in border security and combating drug trafficking and terrorism.”
This visit by Pakistan’s Interior Minister to Tehran takes place amid rising regional tensions and ongoing efforts by regional countries to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.
Source: Al-Manar English Website