TEHRAN
\nChief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir held detailed talks with the top Iranian commander in Tehran on Saturday, on a raft of issues including bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.
\nThe Iran\u2019s top general during the meeting has stressed the need to boost military-security cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad at the regional level.
\nPakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, at the head of the high-ranking military delegation, met with Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri in Tehran on Saturday morning.
\nIranian Chief of General Staff Major General Baqheri welcomed Gen Asim Munir at the headquarters, the Iranian media reported.
\nThe meeting was held with the aim of increasing bilateral interactions to expand military, educational, defence, and security cooperation.
\nMajor General Bagheri pointed to the historical background of two neighbouring countries as a basis for the expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, especially military.
\nDuring his trip, the Pakistani Army Chief is slated to meet other Iranian officials.
\nEarlier in the day, Iran\u2019s Embassy in Pakistan has confirmed the arrival of General Asim Munir in Iran while extending warm welcome to him.
\nIn post loaded on Twitter Saturday morning, the Iranian Embassy said the visit indicates firm determination of top officials of Iran and Pakistan to promote all-out ties. \u201cA long stride towards comprehensive expansion of ties and the achievements will prove to be tangible and positive,\u201d the embassy added.
\nDuring his two-day official visit, the Pakistani army chief will hold in-depth talks with Iranian civil and military leadership with focus on bilateral matters related to defence and security cooperation.
\nIn a related development, President Arif Alvi has underscored that the development of Iran despite sanctions is eye-catching and source of happiness. The Pakistani President made the remarks at a ceremony of receiving the credentials of the new Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghadam in Islamabad the other day, emphasizing the great importance of relations between the two neighbouring countries.
\nThe ambassador emphasized that Iran attaches special importance to expansion of all-out collaborations with Pakistan.
\nAmiri Moghadam also pointed to the latest bilateral relations and his plans for expanding ties between Tehran and Islamabad, particularly the improvement of economic and trade cooperation.
\nThe envoy conveyed warm and sincere greetings of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to his Pakistani counterpart, adding that interaction with friendly and Muslim nations, especially with neighboring states such as Pakistan, is a priority in Iran\u2019s foreign policy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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