Pakistan, Iran reiterate commitment to eliminate terrorism

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate terrorism and enhance security cooperation along their shared border. The declaration came during a telephonic conversation between Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Iranian embassy said.

According to IRNA, the Iranian army chief emphasized Tehran’s readiness to work closely with Islamabad to combat terrorism and secure the common border.

He also expressed solidarity with Pakistan’s flood-affected population, stating that Iran would “proudly provide any assistance within its capacity to our dear brothers in Pakistan.”

The Iranian commander appreciated Pakistan’s support during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel and highlighted ongoing cooperation between the two nations on multiple levels.

Earlier this month, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan for a two-day official trip aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

The Iranian president who was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including senior ministers and other high-ranking officials held separate meetings with Pakistan's top leadership and also addressed Pakistan-Iran Business Forum in Islamabad.

The two countries exchanged 12 agreements and MoUs to promote cooperation in diverse areas during President Pezeshkian’s visit.

These included agreements on plant protection and quarantine, joint use of the Mirjaveh-Taftan border gate, collaboration in science and technology, ICT, culture and media exchanges, meteorology, maritime safety, judicial assistance, air services, product certification, and a tourism cooperation plan for 2025–27.

During a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian counterpart, both sides agreed that peace and prosperity in their border regions hinged on effectively combatting terrorism.

Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian said both sides agreed to enhance the border security for the safety of the people of the two countries.

Meanwhile, the prime minister said that both sides shared views that terrorism could not be tolerated at any cost.

If anyone in Iran was affected by terrorism, it was akin to a victim of terror in Pakistan, he observed.

He further said the two brotherly countries would take effective measures to eliminate terrorism.

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