Iranian, Pakistani military chiefs vow to ramp up fighting terrorism to boost fragile border security

Iranian and Pakistani military chiefs announced the two countries should seriously combat terrorism to protect sustainable security in common border areas.

News ID: 5826

Date: 20 January 2025 - 21:02

TABNAK, Jan 20: Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri, who is in Islamabad at the head of a high-ranking military delegation, met with Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, on Monday.

Baqeri said the two countries have succeeded in making remarkable growth in bilateral consultations, particularly in military and defensive sectors.

He added that “fundamental” measures have been taken to close borders so that traffic between the two countries can be done only through formal crossings.

He pointed to Pakistan’s firm determination to battle the Jaish al-Zulm (Army of Brutality) terrorist group and noted that coordination in border areas and swift exchange of intelligence would help the two countries conduct swift operations against terrorists.

The top Iranian general welcomed the activation of Iran-Pakistan border markets which will be a step towards ending smuggling and supporting trade activities.

Baqeri also praised Pakistan’s strong stance in opposition to the Israeli regime’s 15 months of genocidal campaign in Gaza.

The Pakistani army chief, for his part, said regional countries, including Iran and Pakistan, should foster unity at the current sensitive juncture.

Munir added that Pakistan would take necessary and swift actions to end terrorist moves on borders, emphasizing that Tehran and Islamabad seek to broaden their understanding in all issues of common concerns.

He criticized the lack of unity among the Muslim countries in the region and said the inaction of the world has led to the brutal killing of some 50,000 Palestinians, the destruction of their homes, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza.

He expressed concern over terrorist activities in the region, particularly in Iran and Pakistan, and called for the promotion of mutual relations in an attempt to establish endurable security in common borders.