ISLAMABAD: Iran’s top security official, Dr. Ali Larijani, arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a historic and unprecedented visit, Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam confirmed.
Larijani, who serves as secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council and advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, is also a former chairman of parliament. His visit marks a significant moment in the evolving relationship between the two neighboring states.
In a tweet in Urdu, the secretary said, “The Iranian people will never forget that in the 12-day war imposed on Iran by America and the Zionist regime, the Pakistani nation stood alongside the Iranian nation.”
During his stay, Larijani is expected to meet Pakistan’s top leadership, including the prime minister and the chief of army staff.
Talks will focus on security partnerships, improved border management, counter-terrorism cooperation, economic ties, and broader regional stability.
Both Iran and Pakistan see themselves as central players in ensuring sustainable security across the region.
A need for closer ties
Ambassador Reza pointed out, “This historic milestone marks a pivotal moment at which the already solidified and time-tested relations between our two brotherly nations are set to enter another strategic phase” in a tweet on X.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mudassir Tipu, also confirmed the visit on X and said, “The visit is part of extensive interactions between leaderships of the two countries to reinforce our ties.”
He added, “The visit will play a crucial role in further solidifying Pakistan-Iran historical and deep-rooted ties.”
Future cooperation
The latest engagement offers an opportunity to align policies and build a unified front against common challenges.
Tehran and Islamabad hope to expand bilateral trade from over $3 billion to $10 billion through coordinated planning.
Officials noted that Larijani’s visit is part of a series of extensive interactions aimed at upgrading ties into a more durable strategic partnership.
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