Iran, Pakistan discuss regional security as Pezeshkian begins talks in Islamabad

President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met in Islamabad as the Iranian leader is on an official visit to Islamabad.

During the meeting on Tuesday, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments, bilateral relations and ways to expand strategic cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.

They also reviewed ongoing political, security and defense cooperation and underlined the importance of closer coordination on security-related issues.

In a meeting with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Pezeshkian also discussed bilateral relations, regional peace and security, economic cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Presidency, the meeting highlighted Tehran and Islamabad’s determination to enter a new chapter of strategic cooperation.

Pezeshkian once again praised Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting peace and diplomacy and thanked Islamabad for its support during the crisis that followed the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

For his part, Zardari welcomed his Iranian counterpart, saying that the visit underscored the longstanding brotherly ties between the two countries and their commitment to standing together in difficult times.

The Pakistani president congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and expressed hope that ongoing technical talks would pave the way for lasting peace in the region.

Zardari also reiterated Pakistan’s support for peace, stability, national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

He added that Pakistan is committed to preserving the unity of the Muslim world while maintaining strong brotherly relations with the Persian Gulf countries.

Zardari once again offered condolences over the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

He said that Pakistani officials will participate in the funeral ceremonies, which are set to be held on July 4–5.

Ayatollah Khamenei was assassinated during the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28.

Pezeshkian, who arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday at the head of a high-ranking delegation that includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, said earlier that the visit aims to pursue the continued implementation of all MoU clauses within the framework of international law and the rights of the Iranian people.

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