Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Dr. Ali Larijani, arrived in Pakistan on an official visit on Tuesday. Soon after his arrival, he held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Islamabad.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties in diverse areas and enhancing cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Earlier, upon his arrival in Islamabad, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that Pakistan is an important country in the region and holds a distinguished position in shaping regional security conditions.

While noting that the two countries have long enjoyed deep and historic relations, Ali Larijani said that cooperation between Iran and Pakistan contributes to regional peace. Before his arrival in Pakistan, he said that Iran and Pakistan are two important and influential countries for ensuring lasting security in the region, and that Iran has always valued the brotherly relations among regional nations.

According to Iranian officials, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is paying an unprecedented visit to Pakistan. This historic milestone marks a pivotal moment in which the already solidified and time-tested relations between the two brotherly nations are set to enter another strategic phase.

As per Iranian officials, in light of the rapidly evolving global landscape and the emerging dynamics within the regional ecosystem, the need to further strategize and elevate bilateral relations has become more imperative than ever — an objective that will be meaningfully advanced through this significant visit. The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is also slated to meet other senior Pakistani officials, including the President and Prime Minister.