Iran Press/Iran news: A joint meeting between Iranian and Iraqi border commanders was held today in Marivan with the aim of enhancing cooperation and addressing pressing border security concerns.
The session was attended by Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, Commander of Iran’s Border Guard, and Lieutenant General Mohammed Abdul Wahab Sukkar, his Iraqi counterpart.
Commanders from Iran’s border provinces, including Kermanshah, West Azerbaijan, Khuzestan, Kurdistan, and Ilam, were also present at the meeting.
During the discussions, Brigadier General Goudarzi highlighted the agreements reached to ensure sustainable security along the shared borders. “We have planned for information sharing, exchange of experiences, joint patrols, and coordinated military exercises,” he stated.
He further emphasized measures to enhance security at border terminals, particularly to combat drug trafficking, illegal migration, arms smuggling, and potential terrorist activities. “Both Iran and Iraq possess strong defensive capabilities to address these challenges effectively,” Goudarzi added.
This high-level meeting marks a significant step toward bolstering cooperation between the two nations to secure their borders and address mutual security concerns.
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