News Desk
TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for high level talks with senior Iranian officials amid Islamabad’s ongoing efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States, media reported.
He was received by his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni. According to Tasnim, Naqvi was expected to meet several senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during his visit focused on regional diplomacy and security consultations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier provided guidance to the interior minister ahead of the visit. Naqvi had met the prime minister in Lahore to discuss the trip as well as broader security and political matters. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said consultations had taken place regarding the visit to Tehran and that the prime minister had issued directions for the engagement.
Naqvi also briefed the prime minister on his recent interactions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conference in Bishkek. Both reviewed the prevailing security environment in the country, steps being taken to maintain peace and stability, and the overall law and order situation. Naqvi updated the prime minister on measures aimed at ensuring national security and safeguarding citizens.
Prime Minister Shehbaz stressed the need for close coordination among all relevant institutions and called for a unified strategy to strengthen internal security and law enforcement cooperation. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring effective coordination among agencies.
Pakistani sources earlier told Anadolu that Naqvi was expected to present proposals for a temporary understanding between Tehran and Washington to break the diplomatic deadlock. He was also expected to discuss the revival of a second round of talks between the two sides aimed at reducing tensions.
Naqvi has been actively engaged in discussions with Iranian officials as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran amid broader regional tensions.
