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‘Significant progress’ made during Iran-Pakistan talks on Islamabad MoU
Pakistan said that “significant progress was made” during the Monday’s talks between Iranian and Pakistani officials to restore a previously signed memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.
Writing on X, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that he and the country’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, had a “very positive and productive meeting with the President of Iran” in Tehran on Monday.
He added that their discussion “focused on the Iran US conflict, tensions in the Middle East and the way forward, as well as the steps needed by both sides for restoration of the Islamabad MoU thereby leading to comprehensive settlement of the conflict”.
Naqvi said that “the Iranian president candidly shared his government’s perspective and concerns, and we had a very constructive exchange on the issues involved”.
He added that “significant progress was made”, that “the meeting concluded on a highly positive note” and expressed hope that “this momentum will help pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region”.
Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy for communications and information at the Iranian President’s Office, described the visit by the Pakistani delegation as “very fruitful,” and said “the results of this visit will be revealed soon.”
He said the talks with Pakistani officials had “produced very valuable diplomatic achievements.”
The Pakistani delegation headed by Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday to help restore the June Pakistan-mediated agreement which quickly faltered after the United States violated its terms.
According to a statement from the Pakistani military, the delegation held comprehensive discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
During the meetings, President Pezeshkian issued a warning to Washington, emphasizing that the United States must abandon its reliance on force and coercion.
“The United States must correct its tone and approach in interacting with Iran,” Pezeshkian stated, according to Iranian state media. “Relying on coercion and bullying will only make the implementation process more complicated."