Why it matters:
The talks come at a time of shifting regional dynamics, with both Tehran and Islamabad seeking to bolster security coordination and economic partnerships.
Driving the news:
Naqvi is in Tehran to attend the 3rd Meeting of ECO Interior Ministers, where regional security, counterterrorism, and border management top the agenda. His meeting with Larijani underscores a shared desire to align policies and strengthen strategic dialogue.
Key points:
- Both officials stressed the importance of strengthening security and diplomatic coordination between Iran and Pakistan.
- Discussions focused on expanding political, security, and economic cooperation.
- Larijani and Naqvi emphasized the need for joint efforts to maintain regional stability and peace.
- The meeting highlighted the growing strategic weight of Tehran-Islamabad relations within evolving regional power equations.
The big picture:
Iran and Pakistan share a long border and cultural ties, and have been seeking to enhance cooperation in managing cross-border security challenges and trade routes. Both governments view stronger bilateral engagement as key to stabilizing their border regions and countering external pressures.
What he is saying:
According to Iranian officials, the talks “focused on strengthening the strategic dimension of Iran-Pakistan relations to ensure regional stability.” Naqvi, for his part, reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Tehran “across all levels of political, security, and economic engagement.”
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