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Iranian general meets Zardari, Gen Asim

Our Correspondent
Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

ISLAMABAD: Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Dr Mohammad Bagheri, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday and exchanged views on matters of bilateral importance.

During the meeting, both sides highlighted the longstanding and fraternal relations between Pakistan and Iran, and emphasized the need to promote trade and economic relations for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries.

It was also highlighted that terrorism was a shared challenge, and both countries needed to take effective and coordinated measures to address this challenge. The Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces appreciated Pakistan’s stance on Gaza and Lebanon.

Meanwhile, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of general staff (CGS) of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and called on General Asim Munir, chief of army staff (COAS).

Both sides discussed matters related to the prevailing regional security environment and bilateral defence cooperation. Upon his arrival at the GHQ, Bagheri laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shohada in homage to Pakistan’s martyrs. He was warmly received and presented the guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army.