TEHRAN: The details of a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran have emerged, with the Pakistani minister conveying special messages from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during his visit to Tehran and conveyed special messages from the Pakistani leadership.
Sources said the interior minister delivered a message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as well as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to the Iranian president. Although the contents of the messages were not immediately disclosed, the communication reflects the importance Islamabad attaches to maintaining close and constructive relations with Tehran.
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed matters of mutual interest and regional developments, according to sources familiar with the interaction.
Mohsin Naqvi also briefed President Pezeshkian on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement concluded among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The minister explained the nature and objectives of the agreement and shared Pakistan’s perspective on the emerging regional security framework.
The briefing comes amid growing diplomatic engagement among countries in the region on issues of collective security, stability and peace. Pakistan has emphasized that the Makkah agreement is defensive in nature and is aimed at strengthening security cooperation among the participating countries.
The agreement has been described by Pakistani officials as an important step toward closer coordination on defence and security matters. Islamabad has also maintained that its objective is to contribute to regional peace and stability rather than create confrontation with any other state.
The meeting between Naqvi and President Pezeshkian is particularly significant given Pakistan and Iran’s close geographical, historical and cultural ties. Both countries have repeatedly emphasized the importance of maintaining regular communication and cooperation to address regional challenges.
Iran and Pakistan share a long border and have common interests in promoting peace and stability in the region. Security, border management, trade and regional developments have remained important areas of bilateral engagement.
During his visit, Naqvi’s interaction with the Iranian leadership provided an opportunity for Islamabad to communicate its position directly to Tehran on important regional developments.
The Pakistani minister’s delivery of messages from the prime minister and the field marshal also underscores the high-level nature of the diplomatic engagement. Such direct communication is viewed as an important mechanism for strengthening mutual understanding between the two neighboring countries.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was another key element of the discussion. Pakistan has said that the agreement establishes a framework for collective defence cooperation among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye while maintaining a broader commitment to peace and security.
The Pakistani government has also indicated that the agreement should not be interpreted as being directed against a particular country. Instead, officials have described it as a defensive arrangement intended to enhance cooperation and strengthen collective security.
The Iranian side has not publicly disclosed details of the messages conveyed by Mohsin Naqvi or provided a detailed account of the discussions concerning the Makkah agreement.
Naqvi’s visit comes at a time when regional diplomatic efforts are intensifying amid complex security and political developments in the Middle East. Pakistan has consistently called for dialogue, de-escalation and peaceful resolution of disputes and has sought to maintain communication with regional partners.
The meeting with President Pezeshkian therefore provided an important platform for Islamabad to explain its position and exchange views with the Iranian leadership.
Sources said the discussions also reflected the broader effort to maintain close contact between Pakistan and Iran and to ensure that regional developments do not negatively affect bilateral relations.
Pakistan considers Iran an important neighboring country and has repeatedly expressed its desire to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest. At the same time, Islamabad has stressed the importance of regional peace, security and stability.
The meeting between Mohsin Naqvi and President Masoud Pezeshkian is consequently being viewed as part of Pakistan’s continuing diplomatic engagement with neighboring and regional countries.
The delivery of special messages from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with the briefing on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, highlights the importance Islamabad attaches to direct communication with Tehran at a time of significant regional developments.
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