Bishkek (TDI): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni held talks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, focusing on regional de-escalation, security cooperation, and bilateral relations.
According to Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, the meeting took place on the sidelines of a gathering of interior and public security ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, held from June 4 to 6.
Both sides discussed Pakistan–Iran relations and the broader regional security situation, with particular emphasis on reducing tensions and promoting stability. Officials said the two ministers also exchanged views on ongoing regional developments.
The ministry added that both leaders stressed the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement to support long-term peace in the region.
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Naqvi’s meeting in Bishkek follows a series of recent high-level contacts between Pakistan and Iran. He had previously visited Tehran, where he met senior Iranian officials, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
These visits came amid heightened regional tensions following military strikes earlier this year involving the United States and Israel against Iran, and Iran’s subsequent responses targeting regional US-linked interests.
Pakistan has since positioned itself as a facilitator of dialogue between Washington and Tehran, hosting high-level discussions and supporting ceasefire efforts. While negotiations have continued through exchanged proposals, reports suggest that major differences remain, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran has emphasized ending hostilities as a priority and has proposed separate talks on its nuclear activities, while expressing limited flexibility on long-term restrictions on uranium enrichment compared to US demands.
Despite ongoing diplomatic engagement, no major breakthrough has yet been achieved, though efforts to maintain dialogue continue.
