General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian emphasized the importance of collaboration, greater coordination, and intelligence sharing in combating terrorism.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Iranian top diplomat met with the army chief at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. Recognizing the historical, religious, and cultural links that bind Pakistan and Iran, both parties emphasized enhancing bilateral relations and building a better understanding of each other’s problems.
Following the missile strikes, Pakistan recalled its ambassador to Tehran and refused to let his counterpart to return to Islamabad, canceling all high-level diplomatic and trade meetings.
The two sides agreed that terrorism was a common concern that must be addressed via coordinated efforts, improved coordination, and intelligence sharing, according to the statement.
COAS Munir also stressed the importance of ongoing participation and using existing communication channels to address security concerns.
Both parties have agreed to put in place a framework for deploying military liaison officers in each other’s countries as soon as possible in order to improve coordination and efficiency in responding to mutual threats.
“Both sides underlined their determination to remain closely involved and not let spoilers drive a wedge between the sister states. “Pakistan and Iran are fraternal neighbours, and their fates are inextricably linked,” claimed the military’s media branch.
