Top general: Iran ready to cooperate with Pakistan against terrorism
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to cooperate with the neighboring Pakistan to eradicate terrorism and secure the two countries common border.
“Unfortunately, the movements of terrorist groups on both sides of the border have increased, and we are ready to cooperate to eradicate terrorism in this region and secure the common borders,” Mousavi said.
Mousavi made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Field Marshal Asim Munir as Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province, which borders Pakistan, has witnessed several terror attacks over the past years.
On Friday, a terrorist attack on two police patrol units in southeastern Iran claimed the lives of five law enforcement officers.
Grateful for Pakistan’s support during the 12-day US-Israeli aggression, the top Iranian general emphasized that tangible actions against terrorists are expected as a result of this mutual collaboration.
“Of course, some steps have been taken in the past that should be increased and the shortcomings compensated,” he added.
Field Marshal Munir, for his part, expressed his condolences for the martyrdom of Iranian police personnel in Sistan and Baluchestan.
The Pakistani official expressed complete agreement on the issue of border security, emphasizing the necessity of transforming the Pakistan-Iran border into one defined by friendship, brotherhood, and economic development.
He affirmed that the stated goal would undoubtedly be achieved through mutual cooperation.