COAS, Iranian FM discuss Pak-Iran border management & markets
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both the leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghan reconciliation process, Pak-Iran border management and border markets.
The army chief said that enhanced Pakistan-Iran cooperation will have positive impact on regional peace and stability.
On the occasion, Zarif appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for regional stability, especially Afghan peace process and pledged to keep working for better relations between two brotherly countries.
Earlier today, Zarif arrived at the Foreign Office for a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Among other issues, the foreign ministers discussed the coronavirus pandemic situation in both countries. Qureshi sorrow and regret over the loss of lives in Iran and praised the country’s efforts in effectively containing the spread of the virus.
The two leaders also discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, saying that long-lasting peace in the country is crucial to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
FM @SMQureshiPTI warmly received 🇮🇷 FM @JZarif at Foreign Office today.
— Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) November 11, 2020
🇮🇷 FM also planted a sapling @ForeignOfficePk. One-on-one & delegation level meetings will focus on increased bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.@IRIMFA_EN pic.twitter.com/8jhDlvhDgs
