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Larijani pushes 'strategic' relations, economic expansion with Pakistan

Iran Press TV

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 8:51 AM

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has called for "strategic" relations with Islamabad in talks with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Upon arrival at the venue of the meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, Larijani and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by Senator Ishaq Dar.

During the meeting, Larijani described elevating Iran-Pakistan relations to a "strategic level" as a necessity and noted that the economic capacities of both countries could "operate far beyond the current level."

He called for the removal of existing obstacles and facilitation of economic interactions, noting that the goal of increasing trade up to $10 billion is achievable.

The Pakistani foreign minister congratulated Larijani on his appointment as Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Pointing to the importance of "brotherly relations" between Tehran and Islamabad, Ishaq Dar referred to his recent meetings with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as well as other high-level bilateral meetings.

Both sides emphasized that the Islamic world needs practical initiatives, broad coordination, and coherent cooperation to manage regional crises, particularly to counter the threat posed by the Israeli regime against Islamic countries.

The two officials also identified Palestine as a central focus of Islamic cooperation and underscored the need for unity, convergence, and joint efforts by Tehran and Islamabad in supporting the Palestinian people.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Larijani said, "We discussed bilateral relations, the progress achieved in the economic field, and ways to strengthen this cooperation, alongside regional issues."

"We paid attention to regional matters, and during consultations with our Pakistani brothers, they shared their explanations regarding international developments," he added.

As part of the first day of his visit, Larijani is also scheduled to hold meetings with Pakistan's Parliament Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and President Asif Ali Zardari.

The meetings are aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing joint agreements — with a strong focus on regional security, border management, counter-terrorism, trade, and broader issues affecting the Islamic world.

Upon his arrival in Islamabad early Tuesday morning, Larijani told reporters, "Pakistan is an important country in the region and has a privileged position in terms of influencing the security situation in the region."

Hailing "deep and historical" relations between the countries, he added, "Today, in the changing conditions of the region, cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in various fields can contribute to regional peace and stability."

Before leaving for Islamabad, Larijani wrote on his X account on Monday that he was traveling to Pakistan, "our friendly and brotherly country in the region."

Referring to Pakistan's support for Iran during the US-Israeli aggression in June, he added, "Iranians do not forget that during the 12-day war by the Zionist regime and the United States against Iran, the Pakistani nation stood by the Iranian nation."