Iranian President Pezeshkian meets Pakistani army chief in Islamabad

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistan's army chief General Asim Malik in Islamabad on Tuesday, as part of his official visit to Pakistan. The meeting was also attended by Pakistan's National Security Adviser and Director-General of the country's military intelligence agency, as well as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the process of political, security, and defense cooperation, emphasizing the need to enhance bilateral coordination in the field of security. The discussions come amid continued diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Islamabad, as the two neighboring countries have sought to strengthen cooperation in political, security, and economic fields in recent months.

President Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday at the head of a high-level delegation and was officially welcomed at Nur Khan Air Base by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The reception ceremony was attended by senior Pakistani officials and members of the Iranian delegation.

The meeting between the Iranian president and Pakistan's army chief underscores the importance both countries place on security cooperation, particularly in light of regional challenges. According to Mehr News, the two sides expressed commitment to further deepening ties and implementing existing agreements.