Pakistan, Iran Push Peace Efforts After US-Iran Breakthrough
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad on Wednesday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to support long-term peace in the Middle East after a major diplomatic breakthrough involving Tehran and Washington. The meeting came during a sensitive regional moment, with Pakistan positioning itself as an active facilitator of dialogue and de-escalation.
According to the interior ministry, the two ministers held detailed discussions on Pakistan-Iran relations as well as the latest regional situation. Momeni was part of the delegation led by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose visit to Pakistan followed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and subsequent high-level talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland.
The diplomatic engagement is significant because Islamabad has sought to project itself as a stabilising actor amid wider Middle Eastern tensions. Pakistan’s role in encouraging talks has been repeatedly highlighted by officials, who see the recent US-Iran understanding as an opportunity to lower regional friction and open space for structured negotiations.
Naqvi congratulated his Iranian counterpart on the joint statement issued after the Switzerland talks and said Pakistan had always supported peace and stability across the world. He stated that Islamabad would continue working for lasting peace in the Middle East and expressed hope that the agreement would produce positive outcomes for the wider region.
Momeni, for his part, thanked Pakistan for the reception given to President Pezeshkian and the Iranian delegation. He also appreciated Pakistan’s role in helping dialogue between Iran and the United States move forward, while both ministers expressed satisfaction over signs of de-escalation after months of heightened conflict.
The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in several operational areas, including security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity and immigration. Momeni said he intended to undertake a detailed visit to Pakistan soon to strengthen institutional cooperation between the two interior ministries, indicating that the diplomatic contact may now move into a broader working-level phase.
The meeting builds on a series of high-level exchanges during President Pezeshkian’s visit, including his separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The visit was framed by officials as a gesture of appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and as a platform to deepen bilateral coordination.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier said Pakistan and Iran would stand together like an “iron wall” against forces attempting to derail regional peace. The Iranian president also spoke of extending friendship and supporting a new regional security approach among Muslim nations, language that reflects Tehran’s desire to broaden political support after the recent diplomatic opening.
For Pakistan, the development carries both foreign-policy and domestic significance. A calmer Middle East can reduce pressure on energy markets, improve regional trade prospects and enhance Islamabad’s diplomatic profile at a time when economic stability remains a national priority. Stronger Pakistan-Iran coordination may also help border management, security cooperation and future discussions on connectivity.
The next phase will depend on whether the Islamabad MoU and the Switzerland talks lead to practical implementation. Pakistan is expected to continue diplomatic outreach while both interior ministries prepare for deeper cooperation on security and administrative matters. The durability of the emerging understanding will be tested by how quickly the parties can turn political commitments into measurable progress.