Iran ready to expand defense cooperation with Pakistan

Iran's Acting Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, met with Pakistani Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on Thursday. During the meeting, General Nasirzadeh expressed gratitude for Islamabad's principled positions in supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran. He emphasized the expansion of defense and security cooperation between the two countries, the formation of regional security mechanisms, and joint confrontation with the threats of the Zionist regime.

General Nasirzadeh also stressed the development of defense and military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad and called for strengthened Islamic unity in the face of Zionist regime's threats. The meeting took place as General Munir was in Tehran to attend the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, and other officials who died in a helicopter crash.

The Pakistani Army chief appreciated the hospitality of the Islamic Republic of Iran during his visit and expressed condolences to the Iranian government, nation, and armed forces for the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the commanders of the armed forces, and a group of innocent citizens. He expressed sympathy with the Iranian people, emphasizing the deep historical, civilizational, and fraternal ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan.

Field Marshal Asim Munir stated: "The recent terrorist act has caused deep sorrow and grief among the Pakistani people, and this feeling is not limited to the officials, but the Pakistani nation also stands with the Iranian nation in this tragedy." He also referred to the visit of the martyred Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Islamabad and said: "Cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in various defense fields is on a favorable path, and with the shared will of both sides, this cooperation will continue with strength."

According to Mehr News, the meeting highlighted the mutual desire to enhance bilateral defense ties and regional stability. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and promoting peace in the region.