Islamabad, SAEDNEWS, Nov. 12: “Establishment of peace and security at Iran-Pakistan borders is highly important and Pakistan will not allow hostile measures against Iran,” Qureshi said at the meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday.
He described Iran as an important friendly and neighboring state, and said, “The Pakistani government has decided to further develop trade and economic cooperation with Iran.”
Bilateral ties, regional developments, issues related to the Muslim world, confronting Islamophobia, regional cooperation, specially strengthening of the ECO, joint fight against terrorism, illegal immigration and facilitation of pilgrimage, as well as the formation of a joint economic commission in the near future were among issues discussed in the meeting.
Zarif, for his part, underscored Iran’s preparedness to develop all-out relations with Pakistan, specially the trade and economic ties. He also referred to the importance of reinvigoration of security at common borders, reminding the need for continued consultations in this regard.
Zarif traveled to Pakistan on Tuesday evening for a two-day official visit. Earlier today, Zarif conferred with Pakistan’s Army Commander Qamar Javed Bajwa on defense relations between Tehran and Islamabad, stressing cooperation in the fight against terrorism and border security.
Zarif and Javed Bajwa discussed various issues, including the fight against terrorism and strengthening border security cooperation and expansion of military relations between the two neighboring countries. The two sides also reviewed the latest security developments in the region, specially the situation in Afghanistan (Source: FARS NEWS).
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