Pakistan and Iran have expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation, particularly in the political and security spheres.
This understanding emerged from a meeting between Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Islamabad.
Addressing a joint news conference, Minister Jilani highlighted the common challenge of terrorism, affirming a collaborative approach to address it by leveraging the existing institutional mechanisms between the two countries.
The respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity remains a fundamental principle of their cooperation.
Key outcomes of the meeting include the establishment of a high-level consultative mechanism at the foreign ministerial level, which will meet alternately in both countries to oversee progress in various cooperation areas.
Both nations have agreed to station liaison officers in Turbat and Zahedan to combat terrorism effectively.
The focus on economic uplift and development of border areas was emphasized, with plans to expedite the operationalization of five remaining border markets.
The ministers underscored the importance of the bilateral relationship for shared prosperity, development, and regional stability.
Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian highlighted the deep cultural, geographical, and historic commonalities between the two nations, emphasizing that their relations have been free of territorial disputes.
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He expressed Iran’s view of Pakistan’s security as essential for the entire region. Both countries pledged to prevent terrorists from threatening their common security.
The borders between the two nations are envisioned as borders of trade, development, and progress.
The leaders also discussed expanding pilgrimage tourism and finalizing energy cooperation projects.
The Iranian Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian people.
