——– In meeting with Naqvi, Iranian President warns of Israel’s attempts to divide Muslim world
——– Says Tehran would never forget support extended by Islamabad during recent conflict with Israel
——– Tehran highlights opportunities to boost bilateral cooperation
——– Naqvi congratulates President on ‘great victory’
From Tehmina Mustapha
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan.
Talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday, who called on him in Tehran, he said Iran would never forget support extended by Pakistan during the war against Israel.
The Iranian president said the Zionist regime is trying to create rift among Muslim countries, emphasising that unity and harmony among Islamic countries is inevitable. President Pezeshkian expressed satisfaction over the current bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan.
He emphasised the importance of diplomatic exchanges and constructive dialogue to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
He said both the countries have immense opportunities to enhance cooperation.
On the occasion, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the great victory in the war. He said Pakistan strongly condemned the attack on Iran at every forum.
The interior minister said Pakistan’s Parliament was the first to pass a resolution condemning the war imposed on Iran and supported Iran’s legitimate right to self-defence.
Earlier, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reached Iran on an official visit.
He landed at the Imam Khomeini International Airport where he was warmly welcomed by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. Senior officials from Iran’s Ministry of Interior, Pakistan’s Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, Consul Aftab Butt, and diplomatic officers were also present on the occasion.
Subsequently, Naqvi held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, where they discussed matters of mutual interest and Pakistan-Iran relations.
The Iranian Interior Minister stated, “We wholeheartedly welcome our brother on his arrival in Iran. Your visit will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations.”
On this occasion, Naqvi remarked that Iran is a brotherly neighboring country, and Pakistan attaches special importance to bilateral relations. He expressed hope that the tri-nation conference involving Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq would help resolve issues faced by pilgrims. Naqvi also conveyed best wishes for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
