Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Army Chief held important meeting with Iranian FM Javed Zarif in GHQ

Pakistan Army Chief held important meeting with Iranian FM Javed Zarif in GHQ

RAWALPINDI – Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwaon Wednesday (today) met with Iranian Foreign minister Javad Zareef todiscuss bilateral ties and border cooperation

On arrival of the Iranian top diplomat at the Army Headquarters inRawalpindi, the visiting dignitary was presented guard of honour and laidfloral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to martyrs.

The two high-rank officials discussed the fight against terrorism,strengthening border cooperation, defense and expanding military relationsbetween the two neighbouring countries.

The two sides also reviewed the latest security developments in the region,especially the recent terror attacks in Afghanistan.

Zarif and Pakistan army chief stressed the need to expand cooperationbetween Iran and Pakistan, especially in the field of security and theprotection of common borders.

The border is also said to be the border of peace and friendship betweenthe two countries.

Earlier the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. JavadZarif on Tuesday arrives Pakistan on a two-day official.