City Desk
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir on Monday met Iran’s Foreign Minister (FM) Amir Abdollahian and 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”.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian called on the Army Chief at General Headquarters (GHQ) today.
During the meeting, COAS Munir emphasised the need for sustained engagement and utilizing available communication channels between Pakistan and Iran to address security concerns.
He 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.
Pakistan and Iran also reiterated their commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the border region which is as an indispensable requirement for the well-being of the people living on both sides.
Realizing 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.
They observed that terrorism is a common threat that needs to be tackled through collaborative efforts, better coordination and intelligence sharing.
The two 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.
They reaffirmed the resolve to remain closely engaged and not allow any spoilers to drive a wedge between the brotherly nations.