Naqvi heads to Tehran for bilateral talks

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will visit Tehran on Sunday for bilateral discussions with Iranian officials, according to Iran’s Foreign

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will visit Tehran on Sunday for bilateral discussions with Iranian officials, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

Baghaei said the visit is focused on strengthening bilateral relations and following up on understandings reached between Pakistan and Iran, particularly agreements made at the leadership level.

He dismissed speculation that Naqvi would travel to Tehran carrying a specific message or proposal from the United States. He said the visit is taking place within the framework of Pakistan-Iran bilateral consultations.

Baghaei noted that relations between the two neighbouring countries have improved in recent months. He said Pakistan’s role in regional mediation also gives it an opportunity to discuss wider regional developments with Iranian officials.

An economic minister from Pakistan may also accompany Naqvi during the visit, according to the Iranian spokesperson.

The visit comes as Islamabad steps up diplomatic engagement amid growing tensions in the region. Pakistan has sought to maintain communication with Iran while also managing its defence and security commitments to Saudi Arabia.

The latest initiative follows recent contacts between senior Pakistani and Iranian officials. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar are also expected to meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Baghaei said the two foreign ministers remain in regular contact and consult on bilateral and regional matters. Their upcoming meeting is expected to cover relations between the two countries as well as broader international developments.

Pakistan has also raised concerns with Iran over attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi territory and energy-related facilities. Islamabad has urged Tehran to use its influence to help prevent further escalation.

The diplomatic activity comes after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed a defence agreement in August. The agreement has increased the importance of Islamabad’s efforts to manage its relations with both Iran and Saudi Arabia.