Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran amid regional tensions

Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran amid regional tensions

Pakistan's interior minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi left Islamabad for Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian officials, according to Mehr News Agency.

The report said that Naqvi's visit will focus on expanding bilateral relations and coordination on matters of mutual interest.

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday the visit would mainly follow up on previous understandings between the two countries, especially decisions made at the leadership level.

Pakistan, which has played a mediating role between Iran and the United States, could also raise regional issues during the visit, Baghaei said, but there was no indication Naqvi was carrying a specific message or proposal from Washington.

Naqvi has travelled to Tehran several times since Pakistan began its mediation efforts between the two countries.