ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Iran pledged to deepen defence cooperation and work together for regional peace and security during a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Saturday.
Minister for Defence of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General Aziz Nasir-Zadeh, met with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to discuss bilateral and regional issues.
During the talks, both sides reviewed matters of mutual interest, including regional security, counter-terrorism efforts and opportunities to expand defence collaboration between the two neighbours.
The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties. “The Defence Minister of Pakistan expressed appreciation for Iran’s continued engagement and emphasised the importance of defence diplomacy in addressing shared security challenges,” the ministry said in a statement.
Brigadier General Nasir-Zadeh thanked the Government of Pakistan for the warm reception, reiterating Iran’s intention to pursue stronger defence ties. He said Tehran sought cooperation “based on mutual respect, shared values and trust.”
The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, with both leaders voicing confidence about the future of Pakistan-Iran defence relations and pledging to continue working together for the region’s prosperity and security.
