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Business Recorder
27-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Pakistan, Iran vow to boost military ties as Field Marshal Munir meets Iranian leadership: ISPR
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held high-level talks with Iran's military leadership in Tehran on Tuesday, signaling a push to deepen defense cooperation and transform the volatile Pak-Iran border into a trade corridor amid shifting regional dynamics, according to the military's media wing. During his visit to the General Staff Headquarters in Tehran, Field Marshal Munir met with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces. PM Shehbaz arrives in Azerbaijan The two commanders discussed the evolving security landscape, with a focus on expanding military collaboration and improving border security mechanisms. 'The discussions centered on enhancing military-to-military cooperation and fostering economic connectivity in border regions to ensure long-term stability,' the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated. The talks also explored ways to convert the shared frontier into a hub for trade—a move that could ease historical tensions over cross-border militancy. The Army Chief's visit came as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's delegation touring Türkiye, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Earlier, Field Marshal Munir joined the PM in meetings with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring the strategic alignment between the two neighbors. Upon arrival, the COAS was received with a ceremonial guard of honor by a contingent of the Iranian Armed Forces—a gesture highlighting the importance Tehran places on the growing partnership.
Business Recorder
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan, Iran vow to boost military ties as Field Marshal meets Iranian leadership: ISPR
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held high-level talks with Iran's military leadership in Tehran on Tuesday, signaling a push to deepen defense cooperation and transform the volatile Pak-Iran border into a trade corridor amid shifting regional dynamics, according to the military's media wing. During his visit to the General Staff Headquarters in Tehran, Field Marshal Munir met with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces. PM Shehbaz arrives in Azerbaijan The two commanders discussed the evolving security landscape, with a focus on expanding military collaboration and improving border security mechanisms. 'The discussions centered on enhancing military-to-military cooperation and fostering economic connectivity in border regions to ensure long-term stability,' the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated. The talks also explored ways to convert the shared frontier into a hub for trade—a move that could ease historical tensions over cross-border militancy. The Army Chief's visit came as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's delegation touring Türkiye, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Earlier, Field Marshal Munir joined the PM in meetings with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring the strategic alignment between the two neighbors. Upon arrival, the COAS was received with a ceremonial guard of honor by a contingent of the Iranian Armed Forces—a gesture highlighting the importance Tehran places on the growing partnership.
Arab News
06-05-2025
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- Arab News
Pakistan army chief, Iranian FM review border management, security challenges
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir reviewed border management and security challenges with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi this week, the Pakistan military's media wing said, with the two sides agreeing to enhance bilateral cooperation. Pakistan and Iran have often been at odds over instability along their shared, porous border and routinely trade blame for not rooting out militancy. Tensions surged in January last year when Pakistan and Iran exchanged airstrikes, with both claiming to target alleged militant hideouts in each other's territory. Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Monday to hold talks with Pakistani leadership as Islamabad's tensions with New Delhi surge. Iran has offered to mediate between the two nuclear-armed nations as the threat of war looms over the South Asian region. 'The meeting featured constructive discussions on the geo-strategic environment, with particular focus on challenges confronted by both countries in the domain of security,' the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, said on Monday. 'The Pak-Iran border security mechanism was also reviewed as part of efforts to enhance bilateral coordination.' The statement said both sides agreed to stay engaged for enhanced bilateral cooperation, while jointly working to assist in bringing 'positive developments' in issues concerning the region. 'The Iranian FM acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan's efforts for peace and stability in the region,' the ISPR said. Earlier, Araghchi met Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as the two held delegation-level talks. Dar expressed appreciation for the positive momentum in Pakistan-Iran relations and emphasized the need to expand cooperation in key areas including trade, energy, border security, and regional connectivity, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
