Iranian and Pakistani officials in a meeting in Islamabad underlined the need for the further expansion of mutual cooperation. During the meeting in the Pakistani capital, Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoust and Pakistani Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan explored avenues for bolstering and reinvigorating bilateral ties.

The Pakistani interior minister underlined the need for joint efforts against the elements trying to disrupt peace and create instability in the region.