Army Chief, Iranian Foreign Minister’s ‘Emphasis on Exchange of Secret Information’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hussain visited Pakistan Amir Abdullahiyan and Army Chief General Asim Munir in a meeting on Monday emphasized the need to fight terrorism jointly.

According to the Department of Public Relations of Pakistan Army (ISPR), the Iranian Foreign Minister met General Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi today.

Recognizing the historical, religious and cultural ties between Pakistan and Iran, the parties stressed on strengthening bilateral ties and promoting greater understanding of each other’s concerns, the ISPR statement said.

The Army Chief stressed on respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, calling it sacred, free from interference and the most important component of state-to-state relations.

According to the statement, the parties said that terrorism is a common threat that needs to be tackled through joint efforts, better communication and intelligence sharing.

The Army Chief emphasized the need for constant communication and using available means of communication to address security concerns.

“The parties agreed to implement as soon as possible a mechanism for deploying military liaison officers in each other’s country to improve coordination and efficiency of response to common threats.”

The statement added: ‘The parties reiterated their commitment to remain in close contact and said that no one would be allowed to create differences between the two brotherly countries.

The parties said that Pakistan and Iran are brotherly neighboring countries and the fate of both is related to each other.

The parties reiterated their commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the border region which was identified as an imperative for the welfare of the people on both sides.

Earlier, the visiting foreign minister held a joint news conference after meeting his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad today.

He said that there is no doubt that there are terrorists in the common border region of Pakistan and Iran and in Iranian and Pakistani areas who are supported and led by third countries.

The Iranian foreign minister further said that his country attaches great importance to close brotherly relations with Pakistan and both countries respect each other’s border and territorial sovereignty.

He said that in the meeting with the Pakistani foreign minister, it was agreed that ‘Iran and Pakistan will not allow terrorists to threaten our security.’

Hussain Amir Abdullahian said that the Iranian president will try to visit Pakistan as soon as possible.

Pakistan’s Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said that Iran and Pakistan are friendly neighboring countries, and have long-standing cultural, religious and fraternal relations with Iran. Strong relations are important for the development of both countries.

The Pakistani foreign minister said that terrorism is a common enemy of both countries and it will be fought together. It has been agreed by both the countries.

He said that during the meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister, various issues of mutual interest were discussed.

He said that strong relations are important for the development of both countries, he wants to expand relations with Iran and cooperation in various fields, there is a need for joint action against terrorism.

Jalil Abbas Jilani said that both countries are serious in solving political and security issues, terrorism is a threat to both countries.

He said that respect for national security and sovereignty is the first priority, we want to create economic opportunities on the borders, Pakistan and Iran have a deep and strong diplomatic relationship.

The Iranian Foreign Minister, who arrived in Pakistan early on Monday at the invitation of Jalil Abbas Jilani, returned tonight after completing a one-day visit.

The Foreign Office statement further informed that Additional Foreign Secretary for Afghanistan and West Asia Rahim Hayat Noor Khan was present at the airbase to receive the Iranian Foreign Minister.

Before his visit to Pakistan, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian said on Sunday that ‘Iran firmly believes that the goal of security can be achieved by being a good neighbor.’

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian said, “We will not allow enemies to target friendship, peace and security in the region.”

His statement came at a time when armed men killed at least nine Pakistani citizens and injured three others in the suburbs of Sarawan city in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan a day ago (i.e. Saturday).

Relations between Iran and Pakistan have seen ups and downs in recent times.

On January 16, Pakistan’s foreign office said Iran violated its airspace, killing two children and injuring three others.

On this, Pakistan announced to recall its ambassador from Iran, while on Thursday, January 18, Pakistan also announced to target terrorist hideouts inside Iran.

Later, the situation between the two neighboring countries improved when Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement on January 22 that after a telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of the two countries, it was decided that the ambassadors of Islamabad and Tehran 26 Will be able to resume work from January.

On the killing of nine Pakistanis in Iran, Pakistan has demanded an investigation into the incident. Iran condemned the incident and said it was being investigated.

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