Tehran, 15 July, 2023 (GNP): According to the sources, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen Syed Asim Munir, held a significant meeting with Iran’s top general, Mohammad Bagheri, in Tehran on Saturday and discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including defense cooperation.
Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces of I.R. #Iran & Gen. Syed Asim Munir Ahmad Shah, I.R. #Pakistan #COAS visited today in Tehran. A wide range of issues of interest to the two parties including defense cooperations were discussed in the meeting. pic.twitter.com/614fgJux3E
— Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran- Islamabad (@IraninIslamabad) July 15, 2023
According to a press release by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Munir arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit on Friday where he would meet the Iranian military and civilian leadership and discuss bilateral issues in the areas of defense and security.
As per the sources, Gen Munir met the Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces of Iran Mohammad Bagheri on Saturday morning. The meeting aimed to increase bilateral interactions to expand military, educational, defense, and security cooperation, the sources said.
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During the meeting, the Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces of Iran, Mohammad Bagheri, highlighted the historical background of the two neighboring countries as a foundation for enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, particularly in the military sector.
Furthermore, the meeting underscored the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to foster closer ties between the two countries, with a particular focus on security and defense cooperation.
The visit comes as a testament to the ongoing efforts of both nations to bolster bilateral relations and underscores the importance Pakistan places on its connections with Iran.
