Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Mo'meni met with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir during his visit to Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The two sides discussed regional security, border management, and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The meeting included an exchange of views on bilateral relations, common interests, and the effective management of the shared border. The Iranian minister expressed appreciation for Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and contribute to peace in the region.
During his visit, Interior Minister Mo'meni also met separately with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi.
Speaking after the talks, Mo'meni announced that Iran and Pakistan had agreed to open a new border crossing to facilitate trade between the neighboring countries. The Iranian minister said they had set an initial target of raising bilateral trade volume from the current roughly $3 billion to $10 billion. He added that achieving this goal would require significant investment in border infrastructure.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening close coordination and mechanisms to maintain regional security and enhance mutual prosperity.