ZAHEDAN (Web Desk) – The 18th meeting of Iran-Pakistan Joint Border Commission started in the southeastern Iranian province on Tuesday morning aimed at the fight against terrorism, the Iranian state media reported.
Addressing the meeting, Head of the Iranian delegation Ali-Asghar Mirshkari referred to Iran and Pakistan as two victims of terrorism.
He noted that Tehran and Islamabad enjoy long-lasting relations which are respected by the Iranian side.
Iran, Mirshekari added, was the first country which officially recognised Pakistan’s independence. He also urged the two countries to implement bilateral agreements on regional and interregional developments.
Security of borders should be strengthened in order to fight drug-traffickers, terrorists and organised crimes, Mirshekari noted adding, to achieve that end, the Iranian and Pakistani border guards should have close cooperation and exchange information in due times.
The official further hoped Iran-Pakistan Joint Border Commission would serve interests of the two nations.
Mirshekari said the Iranian borders have never been a threat to Pakistan.
Iran, he said, believes in mutual respect and Tehran is willing to widen ties with its neighbours in different fields.
Yesterday, two men were killed in Satellite Town of Quetta. The bus, carrying pilgrims belonging to the Shia Hazara community, was travelling from Quetta to Taftan, a town on the border of Iran.
