Iranian pres. hopes Pakistani efforts bolster regional peace, stability

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hoped that diplomatic and political efforts exerted by Pakistan would help enhance peace, stability and sustainable security in the region. According to a statement published on the Iranian presidency's website on Sunday, Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The Iranian president praised the role of the Pakistani government, particularly the prime minister and army chief, in establishing and consolidating the ceasefire. Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's "principled" policy of expanding "friendly" relations with neighboring countries, especially Gulf states, saying that Iran seeks stable and amicable ties based on good neighborliness with Islamic countries in the region. In turn, Naqvi highlighted Pakistan's efforts to help stop conflicts and reduce tensions, saying that "the true dimensions of regional developments and the roles played by various parties have become clearer to public opinion more than ever before." During the visit, Naqvi also met with the Iranian Parliament Speaker and head of Iran's negotiating delegation with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Naqvi, who arrived in Tehran on Saturday, had earlier discussed bilateral ties and prospects for resuming regional peace talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.