CDF Asim Munir, Araghchi hold key regional talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, during the latter’s visit to China, according to Iran’s state-run news agency.

The two officials discussed recent developments in the region and exchanged views on the prevailing regional situation, the Iranian news agency reported. The conversation comes amid continuing developments in the Middle East and broader regional security concerns.

According to the report, Araghchi and Field Marshal Asim Munir also discussed matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and Iran. The two sides reviewed issues concerning the two neighbouring countries and discussed developments that could have implications for regional stability.

The Iranian foreign minister’s telephone call with the Pakistani military chief took place while Field Marshal Asim Munir was in China. The report did not provide further details about the specific issues discussed during the conversation or disclose whether any new agreements or decisions were reached.

Pakistan and Iran share a long border and maintain close diplomatic, economic and security ties. Regional developments and border security have remained important areas of engagement between the two countries.

The latest telephone conversation highlights continued high-level contact between Islamabad and Tehran as both countries monitor the rapidly evolving regional situation