Iran's security chief urges 'strategic relationship' with Pakistan
Iran Press TV
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 4:36 PM
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has underscored the necessity of defining a new "strategic relationship" between Tehran and Islamabad, citing the Islamic Republic's successful models with China and Russia.
Speaking at a press conference during his visit to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Wednesday, Ali Larijani said Iran's strategic partnership with China "pushed up the level of economic relations," and a similar "strategic relationship was established between Iran and Russia."
He said this framework could be successfully replicated. "We can define a similar relationship with Pakistan in this field as well."
The SNSC secretary said the recent visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan was highly positive in "smoothing out the economic path" between the two nations.
Larijani reiterated Iran's unwavering commitment to the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, a project established years ago, saying Iran has fully completed its part of the infrastructure. "Iran has constructed the pipeline up to the border. We have fulfilled our commitment."
He expressed regret that the pipeline is not currently operational, blaming external factors for the delay.
"There are disturbances and acts of sabotage. Otherwise, Iran's gas would be available to Pakistan and consumed by the people of this country today. I hope the issues facing the gas pipeline project will be resolved soon," he said.
On security matters, Larijani said that Iran and Pakistan can employ "effective mechanisms" in the security sphere.
While acknowledging past terrorist operations conducted against Iran from Pakistani territory, he said the overall security cooperation between the two countries was "excellent."
Gratitude for support during '12-day war'
Larijani expressed gratitude for the support extended by the government and people of Pakistan to Iran during the 12-day war imposed by the Zionist regime and the United States.
"Pakistani friends know that the US committed injustice in its aggression against Iran."
He characterized the ties between the two countries as "fraternal," and said Pakistan's role in the region is "positive."
Larijani said Tehran and Islamabad, through complementary efforts, "can do positive things for regional peace and stability."
Regarding the situation in Gaza, the Iranian official underscored the complexity of the current truce deal, saying the agreement is "never in accordance with the demands of the Palestinian nation."
Iran and Pakistan, he said, can be aligned on the Palestine issue, recognizing that Pakistan has played a positive role concerning Gaza.
Larijani also addressed the clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Iran, he said, is "very saddened" by the tensions and is "ready to play any constructive role" to help resolve them.
"We conveyed to the senior officials of Pakistan that whatever they believe Iran can do, we are fully prepared to do it willingly," he said.
Agreement on enhanced security cooperation
Earlier in the day, Larijani met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Staff of Pakistan's Army, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
During the meeting, the two officials exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, regional security developments, and ways to strengthen Tehran-Islamabad interactions.
Larijani highlighted Pakistan's important position in regional security equations, underscoring the key role of Iran-Pakistan cooperation in countering common threats.
The Pakistani Army Chief gave a positive assessment of the cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and stability. He also underscored the importance of upgrading strategic cooperation between the two nations.
On Tuesday, Larijani held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Parliament Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, among other officials.
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