Iran and Russia share a common view on easing tensions between the Taliban authorities and Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Tehran on Monday.
Mr Araghchi spoke at a joint press conference with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to Amu TV. He said the two countries also shared a view on countering terrorist threats linked to Afghanistan.
Amu TV quoted him as saying: "We also agree on issues concerning Afghanistan, reducing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, and countering terrorist threats."
Afghanistan International reported that the ministers discussed Afghanistan, efforts to reduce tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, and joint efforts to counter terrorist threats.
Mr Araghchi said Tehran and Moscow would continue consultations on these issues, according to the same outlet.
He also said regional problems had no military solution and should be resolved through diplomacy and political dialogue.
Only Mr Araghchi was quoted on the Afghanistan-Pakistan point in the coverage reviewed by Tehran Telegraph. No remarks by Mr Lavrov on Afghanistan or Pakistan had been reported.
No response from the Taliban authorities in Kabul or from the government in Islamabad had been reported. No dates, meetings or mediation plans on the issue were announced.
Mr Lavrov's visit was announced in advance by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Its spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said he would hold talks on the situation around Iran and on Russia's steps to ease tension, Tribune India reported, citing TASS.
The visit was mainly about the crisis between the United States and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, according to The New Arab, TASS and PakTribune.
The New Arab said it was Mr Lavrov's first visit to Iran since the US-Israeli war began on 28 February.
According to TASS, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum in June to cease hostilities. TASS said the US resumed large-scale strikes on 8 July, accusing Iran of violating the terms on the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia has made similar remarks on Afghanistan and Pakistan before. Russia's ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, said earlier that Moscow was working to ease tensions between the two countries, Ariana News reported.
Mr Khorev said Afghanistan was discussed during a visit to Islamabad by Russia's Interior Minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev.
Afghanistan International reports that relations between the Taliban authorities and Pakistan have deteriorated sharply in recent months. It says disputes over armed groups, especially Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, have repeatedly led to border clashes, crossing closures and disruption to trade and the movement of people.
Pakistan also has a role in the separate dispute between Washington and Tehran. The New Arab reported that Pakistan and Qatar were mediating between the two sides.
The outlet also reported a possible visit to Tehran by Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. It relied on unnamed sources, and the visit had not been confirmed.
Iran borders both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mr Araghchi said consultations with Russia on the issue would continue.
