Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing regional security challenges.

Why it matters:

The meeting underscores a growing recognition in both Tehran and Islamabad that regional security cannot be addressed in isolation. Amid rising tensions in South and West Asia, Iran and Pakistan are signaling intent to coordinate more closely on counterterrorism and strategic issues.

What they're saying:

Both sides discussed the prevailing security dynamics and emphasized the need for closer collaboration between Iran and Pakistan in combating terrorism and ensuring stability.

COAS Munir reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to regional peace and stressed the importance of strategic cooperation with Tehran in light of shifting geopolitical realities.

Larijani acknowledged Pakistan’s vital role in maintaining peace and expressed Iran’s readiness to deepen ties.

He emphasized the importance of dialogue and partnership as essential tools for confronting regional challenges and securing long-term stability.

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