Pak-Iran discuss wide range of issues, including Afghanistan situation

Rawalpindi October 13 (Online): Pakistan-Iran military leadership on Wednesday discussed a wide range of issues including Afghanistan situation, regional security and border management particularly fencing along Pak-Iran Border were discussed.

Both agreed on further enhancing defence cooperation and working together for regional peace and unified response to terrorism which is a common enemy. Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly countries and our close cooperation is vital for regional peace and stability, COAS remarked.

Earlier, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Mohammad Bagheri, accompanied by a high level delegation, visited GHQ Rawalpindi.

On arrival, the Iranian CGS was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army. The visiting dignitary laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and prayed for Martyrs of Pakistan.

During delegation level meeting, Iranian delegation was given a comprehensive regional security appraisal and operational update besides briefing on Training Regime of Pakistan Army including collaboration with friendly countries and conduct of various joint military exercises.

The Iranian CGS expressed his desire for further strengthening military to military ties particularly in counter terrorism and training domains.

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