Iraqi Interior Minister Arrives in Tehran for Trilateral Meeting with Iranian and Pakistani Counterparts on Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Tehran on Monday, leading a delegation to participate in the trilateral meeting of the interior ministers of Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan.
According to a statement from the Minister's media office, the visit came in response to an official invitation extended by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, aiming to coordinate ongoing preparations for the successful facilitation of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in honor of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him).
The meeting addressed:
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Entry procedures and movement flow of pilgrims
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Broader discussions related to the significance of the Arbaeen event
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And also explored avenues to strengthen cooperation in counter-narcotics, residency regulations, and security coordination
The high-level meeting was attended by:
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Iraqi Ministry of Interior officials
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The Governor of Karbala
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Members of the security and service committees
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Ambassadors of the participating countries
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Senior representatives from the governments of Iran and Pakistan
The Iranian Interior Minister expressed deep appreciation to the Iraqi government and people for their continued hospitality toward Arbaeen pilgrims.
Minister al-Shammari affirmed:
“The Arbaeen pilgrimage is a matter of great importance among our nations.”
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