Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday.
The two sides also discussed preparations for political consultations.
Takht-Ravanchi is in Islamabad to take part in the 13th Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations.
His visit comes amid an escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan caused by increased border clashes and political disputes over territorial claims, exacerbating security concerns in the region.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs arrives in Islamabad
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, has arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between the two countries.
Upon his arrival at Islamabad International Airport early on Monday, Takht-Ravanchi and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by Nabi Shirazi, the chargé d’affaires of Iran’s Embassy in Islamabad, and Pakistani diplomats.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Pakistan Amna Baloch will lead Pakistani delegation in the talks.
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar is on the agenda of Takht-Ravanchi’s visit to Islamabad.
The 12th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan was held in Tehran in 2023.
Earlier on November 9, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with his Pakistan counterpart expressed Iran’s readiness to assist Pakistan in resolving ongoing tensions with Afghanistan.
Araghchi emphasized the significance of the longstanding and friendly ties between the two neighboring Muslim nations, highlighting Iran’s commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors.
He voiced concerns regarding the current state of affairs between Afghanistan and Pakistan, underscoring the necessity for continued dialogue facilitated by influential regional countries to address differences and reduce tensions.
Iran, Pakistan stress developing bilateral ties
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar have underlined strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Pakistan Amna Baloch and Iran Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghadam also attended the meeting.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the two sides discussed preparation for 13th round of Iran-Pakistan bilateral talks, key regional developments, multilateral events and ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.
The 12th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan was held in Tehran in 2023.
