PM, Army Chief urges Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Iran

ISLAMABAD _ Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar reaffirmed on Monday Pakistan’s commitment to further consolidate bilateral ties with Iran.

During a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the prime minister emphasised the need to address common challenges through collaborative and cooperative approaches, rooted in the respect for international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, in particular territorial integrity and sovereignty of both Pakistan and Iran.

PM Kakar conveyed his warm sentiments for President Ebrahim Raisi and extended an invitation for him to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience,

While,

COAS Asim, Iranian FM agree to curb terrorism through collaborative efforts,

Foreign Minister of Iran Amir Abdollahian called on Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir at GHQ on Monday.

Realising the historical, religious and cultural ties that bind Pakistan and Iran, both sides emphasized on strengthening bilateral ties and fostering greater understanding of each other’s concerns, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

COAS underscored the centrality of respecting the other state’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling it sacrosanct, inviolable and the most important cardinal of state-to-state relationship.

The two sides observed that terrorism was common threat that needed to be tackled through collaborative efforts, better coordination and intelligence sharing.

Gen Asim Munir emphasized the need for sustained engagement and utilizing available communication channels to address security concerns.

Both sides agreed to operationalize the mechanism of deployment of military liaison officers in each other’s country at an early date to improve coordination and efficiency of response against common threats.

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Both sides reaffirmed the resolve to remain closely engaged and not allow any spoilers to drive a wedge between the brotherly nations. Pakistan and Iran are fraternal neighbours and the destiny of both nations is intertwined.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the border region which was identified as an indispensable requirement for the well-being of people living on both sides.