Field Marshal Asim Munir held ‘positive, productive’ meeting with Iranian president: Naqvi

PakistanTop NewsField Marshal Asim Munir held 'positive, productive' meeting with Iranian president: NaqviBy Sheeraz Soomro-Aug 25, 2026Add ARY News on GooglePicture credit: Iranian mediaAAResizeISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Asim Munir held a ‘positive and productive’ meeting with the Iranian president, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, with discussions focusing on the Iran-US conflict, escalating tensions in the Middle East and possible ways forward. In a post on X, Mohsin Naqvi said the two sides also discussed measures required by the parties for the restoration of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and I had a very positive and productive meeting with the President of Iran. Our discussion focused on the Iran US conflict, tensions in the Middle East and the way forward, as well as the steps needed by both sides for restoration of the Islamabad… https://t.co/jt1wtlESCa — Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) August 24, 2026 The Iranian president openly shared his government’s position and concerns during the meeting, the interior minister said. Naqvi described the talks as a significant development, saying that important progress was made and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note. He expressed hope that the momentum generated by the talks would lead to further progress in the region and help pave the way for lasting peace. The interior minister shared the remarks in a post on social media, highlighting the meeting as a positive step amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi concluded a day-long visit to Iran. Read more: Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Iran: ISPR The visit was part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the ongoing US-Iran conflict and explore ways for achieving enduring peace and permanent end to instability in the region. During the visi...