The Ambassador of Iran Mr. Mehdi Honoardost met National Security
Adviser Lt. General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua this morning. Besides bilateral
relations, economic prospects of CPEC, Gwadar, Chabahar and matters pertaining
to regional and Muslim world’s security situation came under discussion.
NSA while welcoming
the guest said that Iran is our brotherly Muslim neighbouring country to which
Pakistan had always extended a friendly hand and is keen to strengthen these
ties in future.
The Ambassador said
that Muslim world is passing through challenging times and Iran believed that
Pakistan can play a very constructive and balanced role in the given scenario.
While stressing the need for consolidating regional cooperation, the envoy said
that cooperation is the only way to achieve sustainable peace in the region,
particularly in the Muslim world. He regarded CPEC a game changer endeavour for
the region and said that Iran is keen to be a part of it. Discussing the
importance of Chabahar and Gwadar Ports the envoy reiterated that Iran would
never let its resources used against Pakistan and that both the ports would
compliment each other in a cooperative framework.
Both sides agreed
that Pakistan and Iran share a common future. “The most valuable part of
Pak-Iran relations is the mutual feeling of brotherhood among the people of
both the countries” he added. Broader understanding of each others stance
regarding key regional developments can consolidate Pak-Iran relations and can
pave ways to enhance bilateral engagements further, they agreed.
The Ambassador
extended an invitation on Regional Security Seminar to NSA scheduled to be held
early next year in Iran which the NSA thankfully accepted.
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