Iran Press/Iran News: Commander of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour in an interview with IRNA, after completing his one-day official visit to Pakistan said that Pakistani brothers have been informed about the presence of 'a third-party' in the border region with an aim to disturb bilateral ties.
Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour arrived in Islamabad on Monday to discuss with Pakistani officials the fate of abducted Iranian border guards. He also held important meetings with Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javid Bajwa and other high-ranking security officials of the country.
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Expressing his views, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said that successful diplomatic efforts were launched after Mirjaveh incident and Iranian ambassador to Islamabad and defense Attaché visited Pakistan officials over the attack.
He said that "We thought it necessary to reach out our Pakistani brothers to discuss the fate of abducted Iranian border guards."
The IRGC commander added during his meetings with Pakistani officials he conveyed concerns of Iran on Mirjaveh incident.
Mohammad Pakpour traveled to Pakistan to follow up on the release of abducted Iranian border guards
He said Pakistani officials have assured full cooperation to Iran to help release Iranian border guards kidnapped by terrorists.
He said improved border security, better border cooperation and increase in number of troops inside Pakistani territory were discussed during his meeting with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javid Bajwa. Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour went on to say that Iran has fenced almost 90 percent of its border with Pakistan and expects that Pakistani brothers would also take more steps to ensure security of the joint border so that terrorists won't be able to attack Iranian border forces.
He added that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to promote mutual cooperation to resolve all bilateral issues.The IRGC commander said that 'we are confident that Pakistan will take all possible actions' to help release captive Iranian border guards.
He said that definitely third party is trying to upset strong brotherly ties between Iran and Pakistan. Brigadier General Pakpour warned that the US and some other countries are trying to create instability on Iran-Pakistan border to create misunderstandings between two friendly neighbours.“We have informed our Pakistani brothers that we should remain vigilant vis-a-vis these third parties,” he said.
On 16 October, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said Iran is ready for joint operations with the Pakistani army to secure the release of border guards who have been kidnapped on the Iranian side of the border with Pakistan.
14 Iranian security personnel including Revolutionary Guards were kidnapped on the border with Pakistan last Tuesday. The incident happened about 50 kilometers from the town of MirJaveh in Balouchestan of southeastern Iran, very close to the border with Pakistan.
Pakistan-based Jeish al-Adl terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the abductions.
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