Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has declared his country's readiness to expand collaboration with Iran across all sectors, following high-level talks in Islamabad. The statement came during a visit by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, underscoring a mutual push for deeper diplomatic and security ties. Main Developments Naqvi met Momeni for one-on-one discussions followed by delegation-level talks, according to a statement from Pakistan's interior ministry. A guard of honour was presented to the visiting minister upon his arrival at the ministry. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, preventing illegal immigration, and combating human trafficking. They specifically emphasized joint efforts to curb drug smuggling and terrorism "originating from the Afghan border," while promising to improve coordination between relevant institutions. Read also: Dar Engages in Manila Talks on Regional Security at ASEAN Forum Naqvi praised the efforts of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Momeni for their "extraordinary efforts for peace," adding, "I hope good news will come soon and peace will be established." Background Momeni arrived in Pakistan on Monday night for an official visit. On Tuesday, he met Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where they discussed mutual interests, regional and bilateral security, and effective border management. He also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, who expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East. Sharif reiterated Pakistan's willingness to act as an "honest and sincere mediator and facilitator" to promote regional peace. The visit comes as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to salvage the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last month between the US and Iran. That agreement was intended to end the conflict that began with US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February. Why It Matters These talks signal a concerted attempt by Pakistan to position itself as a stabilizing force in a volatile region. By deepening security cooperation with Iran, Islamabad aims to address shared threats along the Afghan border while also preserving the fragile US-Iran détente brokered under the MoU. The emphasis on counter-terrorism and border management reflects immediate practical concerns, but the broader diplomatic context suggests Pakistan is leveraging its unique relationship with both Washington and Tehran to prevent further escalation. What's Next Both ministers agreed to improve coordination between their countries' relevant institutions, though specific timelines or follow-up visits were not announced. Naqvi's hint at "good news soon" suggests further announcements on peace efforts may be forthcoming. The fate of the US-Iran MoU remains uncertain, with Pakistan's mediation role likely to continue as regional tensions persist.