Iran (Washington Insider) - Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani FM Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a phone call on Sunday, Dec 21, 2025, discussing trade, energy, security, regional stability, and joint initiatives to strengthen Iran-Pakistan ties.
As Newz AZ International reported, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a phone call on Sunday, Dec 21, 2025, to discuss ways to strengthen relations between their countries.
The 2 leaders highlighted the importance of cooperation in trade, energy, security, and infrastructure. They said closer collaboration would benefit both nations economically and politically.
How are Iran and Pakistan strengthening ties on trade and peace?
The ministers discussed regional developments and the importance of peace and stability. They emphasised that continued diplomatic talks with neighbouring countries are necessary. Both sides said close coordination can help address security threats, cross-border issues, and humanitarian challenges.
Araghchi and Dar also agreed to pursue joint initiatives and consult with other countries to support regional peace.
Pakistan's relationship with Iran dates back many years to when Iran was among the first to extend diplomatic recognition to Pakistan on August 22, 1947, shortly after the establishment of Pakistan. Since then, the 2 nations have enjoyed the stability of an official diplomatic relationship.
Both countries share a 909 km-long border, and in the recent past have worked collaboratively to improve both economic and security cooperation. In 2025, these 2 countries were working towards establishing a joint committee to facilitate the movement of cross-border goods through joint examples of cooperation and facilitating trade between the 2 nations.
In August 2005, there was a high-profile visit to Islamabad by President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in extensive agreements for the expansion of trade, as well as for further collaborative ventures between the 2 nations.
Additionally, both nations have maintained regular diplomatic dialogue between the partners. It is hoped that the continuation of regular diplomatic discussions, economic partnerships, and the target to achieve $10 billion in bilateral trade, as well as increased cooperation and coordination on regional connectivity and cross-border management, will continue well into the future.