Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that pressure from the United States was encouraging greater cooperation among Muslim countries, as he met Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran.
According to a Iran International English, the Iranian president said repeated meetings and consultations between Iranian and Pakistani officials reflected growing regional cooperation in response to Washington’s actions and pressure.
The two officials discussed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran as well as the latest regional developments, Iranian media reported.
Pezeshkian highlights Iran-Pakistan cooperation
Pezeshkian described Iran and Pakistan as powerful countries in the region and said the two nations could address many of their needs by making greater use of domestic and regional capabilities.
“It is hoped that cooperation and engagement will continue across all sectors,” Pezeshkian said, according to Iranian media.
Pakistan, Iran discuss trade and energy cooperation
The Iranian president highlighted the need to expand joint investment, particularly in trade and energy, as both countries seek to increase economic cooperation.
The two sides also discussed ways to improve collaboration in tourism, culture and science, according to the details shared about the meeting.
Naqvi visits Tehran amid regional tensions
Naqvi has previously been involved in Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to help de-escalate tensions between Iran and the United States.
He was part of a Pakistani delegation that travelled to Tehran in August for talks focused on de-escalating the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and exploring a negotiated settlement with Washington.
Iranian officials have said, however, that Naqvi’s latest visit is focused on bilateral relations and that he is not carrying a specific message from the United States to Tehran.
