Major General Mohammad Bagheri made this trip upon the official invitation of the Pakistani army commander and is scheduled to meet with political officials, including the country's president, prime minister, and defense minister, as well as military commanders.
The Bigger Picture: Iran and Pakistan have maintained military relations for several decades, characterized by cooperation in various areas such as joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and border security. Both countries share a long border and have common interests in regional stability and security.
What they are saying:
- Major General Mohammad Bagheri said, "The two countries are working together to solve common challenges and transform their long border into a border of friendship and a hub for promoting broad economic ties between the two nations."
- Bagheri stated that the goal of this visit is to develop and deepen military, security, and economic cooperation between the two countries. He said, "The existing agreements in the fields of training, operations, and exercises between Iran and Pakistan continue with seriousness."
Go Deeper: In addition to meeting with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir and Air Force commander Zaheer Ahmed Babar, Iran's top commander will also meet with political officials, including the country's president, prime minister, and defense minister, to discuss regional developments, deepen bilateral defense relations, and expand military cooperation.
