ISLAMABAD – Iran on Monday offered a joint training programme for PakistanAnti-Narcotics Force (ANF) officials with the help of sniffing dogs toconduct joint operations along with Anti-Narcotics Police (ANP) of Iran.
The initiated is aimed at curbing the illicit drugs in the adjoining areasofPak-Iran border.
The Ambassador of Iran, Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini formally conveyed theoffer when he called on Minister of State for Narcotics Control ShehryarKhan Afridi here on Monday, said a press release.
Shehryar Afridi said illicit drugs were common challenge for Pakistan, Iranand the world. Pakistan would keep fighting this war to save the humanityfrom the menace of drugs.He said that Iran and Pakistan in Muslim Ummah were tied in decades-oldties of brotherhood and friendship.
He said as the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan would keepworking for uniting the Muslim Ummah.
“It is about time that Muslims should stand together to foil theconspiracies as enemy wanted to put Muslims against each other. It wasunfortunate to note that among world refugees, 97 percent are Muslims. Eventoday our younger generation stands confused due to the conspiracy againstMuslims. We need to work together to forge unity among our ranks,” theminister said.
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Ambassador Hosseini said that Narcotics was a menace and we had to proveour contribution to the world through best practices.
He said Iran welcomed the initiatives of Prime Minister Imran Khan forregional peace and would fully support his initiatives.
The ambassador said that Iran had direct flights with capitals of allMuslim countries. Resumption of direct flights between Islamabad and Tehranwas needed as it would help improve bilateral relations, he added.
Shehryar Afridi said Pakistan would take all necessary measures to ensurefurther improvement of ties with Iran.
