Pakistani Defence Chief held important meeting with the Iranian President

Pakistani Defence Chief held important meeting with the Iranian President

TEHRAN – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza hascalled on President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati to discuss mattersof bilateral strategic interest and regional security environment includingstrengthening of bilateral security and defence cooperation between the twocountries.

Both sides displayed desire to initiate meaningful and long-lastingsecurity and defence cooperation between the two countries.

The top Pakistani general, who is on official visit to Iran, also heldseparate meetings with Defence Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-RezaGharaei Ashtiani, Chief of General Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri,Commander-in-Chief Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General HosseinSalami, Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani and Commanderof Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi.

The dignitaries discussed measures to enhance the level and scope ofmilitary engagements between both countries and pledged to continue toforge deeper ties. Both sides highlighted that common borders should be”Borders of Peace and Friendship”.

The Iranian military leadership lauded the professionalism of PakistanArmed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.