Pakistan reaffirms peace, mediation role during Iranian minister's visit

July 22, 2026 (MLN): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held separate meetings with Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Tuesday, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to regional peace, security and stronger bilateral cooperation.

During his meeting with the prime minister at the Prime Minister House, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that Pakistan would continue to play the role of an honest and sincere mediator and facilitator while remaining firmly committed to regional peace and stability.

He also expressed concern over the recent escalation in the Gulf region and urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further destabilize the region.

The prime minister welcomed the visiting Iranian delegation and recalled his recent visit to Tehran to attend the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei.

He conveyed his good wishes to Supreme Leader Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei and President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, according to APP.

Eskandar Momeni thanked the prime minister for the warm reception and conveyed greetings from the Iranian leadership. He said his delegation's visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Iranian interior minister also appreciated the mediation efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, which led to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

He also thanked the prime minister for attending the funeral ceremony of the late Iranian Supreme Leader in Tehran.

Separately, Eskandar Momeni called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ), where both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional and bilateral security, and effective border management.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and other senior government officials attended the meeting at the Prime Minister House.

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