, Aug. 12 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said Tehran is ready to expand and deepen cooperation with Pakistan in various fields.

He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, highlighting the "excellent relations and deep bonds" between the two countries, according to a statement on the Iranian president's official website.

Pezeshkian said Iran and Pakistan share strong historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. He also welcomed Pakistani officials' efforts to strengthen solidarity and relations with Iran.

The Iranian president said Tehran is willing to further expand ties with Pakistan in areas of mutual interest and create opportunities for joint cooperation.

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