National Security Adviser Lt Gen Asim Malik held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, General Ali Akbar, on Monday amid ongoing regional tensions.
Both officials underscored the importance of enhancing political, economic, and security cooperation between the two neighboring nations.
General Ali Akbar affirmed that Iran and Pakistan would not allow external forces to disrupt regional peace. He emphasized that sustained collaboration between the two countries is essential for the stability and security of the broader region.
Lt Gen Asim Malik acknowledged Iran’s constructive regional role and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations.
It merits mention here that Iran’s national security adviser also contacted his Indian counterpart a few days ago.
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Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for sincere diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions in South Asia.
Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversation with Iranian president to discuss the regional situation on Saturday.
Pakistan and Iran had agreed to enhance cooperation in all areas of shared interest, especially trade, connectivity, security and people-to-people contacts.
Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan had always desired peace and it was in this spirit that it had agreed to the ceasefire understanding with India and would remain committed to upholding it.
He further reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs.
Source: Dunya News
