ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran reiterated support for peaceful struggle ofthe peoples of Palestine and Kashmir for their right to self determination.The two countries also emphasised the need for honouring the JCPOAcommitments by all the parties.

The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after IranianForeign Minister Dr Javad Zarif arrived here on a three-day visit. Iransent out a strong message to the Pakistani leadership that Iran’s relationswith India are not aimed against Pakistan, and the Iranian leadership willnot let its soil be used against Pakistan.

Of importance also is the fact that “two brotherly neighbouring countriesIran and Pakistan would deepen connectivity between the two sister ports ofGwadar and Chahbahar to benefit from their complementarities.”

Zarif appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for strengthening border management toprevent illegal cross border activities. He invited Pakistan and China toinvest in the port of Chabahar strategically situated at the mouth ofStraits of Hormuz and said both countries will need to cooperate for endingterrorism in the region.

“Consultations were held on bilateral relations and regional peace andsecurity with Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, at theMinistry of Foreign Affairs,” the statement added.