Pakistan, Iran vow to counter terrorism in border areas

Rawalpindi: Pakistan and Iran on Sunday expressed resolve to eradicate terrorism in border areas through intelligence sharing and effective actions against terrorists' networks, and explore avenues for enhancing cooperation in security domain.

An understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Iran’s military leadership, including Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri, during his two-day successful visit to Iran.

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The military commanders of both the sides agreed that terrorism was a common threat to the region in general and both countries in particular.

The Army Chief also called on President of the Iran H.E Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister H.E Hossein Amir Abdollahain. During discussions significance of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations for regional peace and stability was highlighted.

The Army Chief was presented with the Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of Iranian Armed Forces at the Military Headquarters on his arrival.