Pakistan, Iran Reaffirm Resolve for Enhanced Security and Economic Cooperation

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Pakistan’s National Security Advisor (NSA), Lt. Gen. Asim Malik, and his Iranian counterpart, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, held a detailed telephonic conversation on Monday to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

The two sides explored avenues for enhancing mutual economic cooperation and addressing shared security concerns in the region. Lt. Gen. Malik lauded Iran’s “positive and stabilising role” and expressed Pakistan’s readiness to work closely with Tehran on issues of mutual interest.

On his part, Ahmadian emphasized the importance of regional solidarity, declaring that “Iran and Pakistan will not allow regional peace to be undermined by external players.”

This development follows a similar outreach by Iran to India last week, suggesting Tehran’s growing diplomatic engagement in South Asia and a potential shift toward regional connectivity and multilateralism.

Officials on both sides described the conversation as “constructive and forward-looking,” with a shared resolve to resist foreign interference and promote regional stability through joint efforts.