Pakistan, Iran Army Chiefs Reaffirm Commitment to Counter-Terrorism and Border Security

Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, held a telephone conversation with Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, to strengthen security cooperation and deepen bilateral military ties.

Key Points from the Discussion

• Joint Action on Terrorism:
  • Both sides pledged coordinated efforts to “eradicate terrorism to secure common borderlines.”
  • The commitment builds on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Pakistan, which also highlighted counter-terrorism cooperation.
• Border Security and Development:
  • Field Marshal Munir stressed turning the Pakistan-Iran frontier into a “border of friendship, brotherhood, and economic development.”
  • The two commanders agreed on closer coordination of border security mechanisms.
• Strengthening Military Ties:
  • The call reflects the growing momentum in Pakistan-Iran relations, marked by high-level exchanges and an emphasis on security, trade, and regional stability.

Both sides reaffirmed that stronger defense and security cooperation would not only enhance bilateral trust but also contribute to peace and stability across the wider region.

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