Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan (COAS), on Monday in his visit to Pakistan.

Why it matters:

The meeting is a further step to focus on the joint borders of the two countries, where ensuring security due to some terrorist groups' traffic is especially addressed by the Iranian and Pakistani officials.

 

The big picture:

The meeting featured constructive discussions on the geo-strategic environment, with particular focus on challenges confronted by both countries in the domain of security. The Pakistan-Iran border security mechanism was also reviewed as part of efforts to enhance coordination.

 

State of play:

Both sides agreed to stay engaged for enhanced cooperation while jointly working to assist in bringing positive developments in issues concerning the region.

 

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