By Staff, Agencies

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is in Islamabad, says Tehran and Islamabad are working to put bilateral cooperation on a “better path.”

Araghchi made the remark upon his arrival in the Pakistani capital on Sunday night as he started a day-long visit to the neighboring country for high-level talks.

He said Iran attaches importance to ties with Pakistan and other countries in the region, adding that during his stay in Islamabad, he would raise mutual relations and regional issues with senior Pakistani officials.

He noted that ties between Tehran and Islamabad are very important, adding that Iran’s relations with other regional countries, including India, are also of significance.

"The situation in the region is very important for Iran, and we emphasize [on the importance of] easing tensions while calling on all parties to exercise restraint and prevent the escalation of the situation,” the top Iranian diplomat emphasized.

Araghchi noted that he is scheduled to hold important meetings with Pakistani president, prime minister and foreign minister to exchange views about mutual relations and regional developments.

“We will try to deescalate tensions in the region,” he said.

According to a Sunday report by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Araghchi will discuss mutual relations, including promotion of economic, trade and border security cooperation, in addition to the latest regional and international developments with senior Pakistani officials.