ISLAMABAD- Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Javad Zarif held consultations onbilateral relations and regional peace and security with his Pakistanicounterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad.

Pakistan and Iran strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms andmanifestations and appreciated increased cooperation in border security. Tofacilitate movement of people and goods across the border, it was agreed toexpedite operationalization of two new border crossings.

The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on important developments onregional and international peace and security. They supported politicalresolution of the Afghan conflict for durable peace and stability inAfghanistan, and the region.

Expressing concerns about growing presence of Daesh in Afghanistan and itsimplications for regional security, the two sides underlined the need forfurther cooperation against trans-national terrorist groups.