Iran Calls Pakistan a Strategic Partner, Praises Its Role in the Muslim World

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has described Iran and Pakistan as strategic partners, saying the Pakistani government, military and people are a great asset to the Muslim world.

According to Iranian media, Rezaei made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The two sides discussed Pakistan-Iran relations, the regional situation and cooperation among Muslim countries.

Rezaei praised the growing role and activities of Pakistan’s prime minister and army chief in regional affairs, saying close communication and cooperation among Muslim countries had become more important than ever amid the current situation.

He said Iran and Pakistan were strategic partners and that the bonds of affection and friendship between the peoples of the two countries were rarely seen elsewhere in the world.

### Call for Stronger Unity Among Muslim Countries

Rezaei said major Muslim countries, including Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia, have a responsibility to work together to promote unity and solidarity across the Muslim world.

He said that if Muslim countries reduced their differences and focused on common interests, new opportunities for cooperation could emerge across the region and the wider Muslim world.

Rezaei specifically described Pakistan’s government, military and people as a “great asset” to the Islamic world and emphasized Pakistan’s importance in regional and international affairs.

### Pakistan Says Ties With Iran Have Strengthened

During the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said relations between Pakistan and Iran had strengthened further over the past several months.

Naqvi emphasized the need to further consolidate the brotherly relationship between the two countries and expand the scope of bilateral cooperation.

High-level contacts between Pakistan and Iran have increased in recent months, with both countries maintaining regular communication on regional peace and stability, border issues, trade and other aspects of bilateral relations.

### Pakistan’s Growing Diplomatic and Mediation Role

The meeting took place amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing dispute between Iran and the United States, as Pakistan has become increasingly active in diplomatic contacts and mediation efforts.

The appreciation expressed by Iranian officials for Pakistan’s leadership role reflects Tehran’s view of Islamabad as an important regional partner at a time when closer coordination among Muslim countries is being emphasized.