Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday expressed their commitment to promote their political, economic, defence and cultural relations as well as close co-operation for unity and solidarity among Islamic countries. The commitment was expressed during a meeting between visiting Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Admiral Ali Shamkhani and National Security Adviser Lieutenant General Naseer Khan Janjua(Retd) here.
Admiral Ali Shamkhani felicitated Lieutenant General Janjua (Retd) on assumption of the office of Adviser on National Security and expressed the desire to work closely with him in order to achieve common security objectives. The two sides exchanged views on evolving regional security situation.
The Adviser congratulated Admiral Shamkhani on successful conclusion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which would end sanctions against Iran. He also expressed the hope that the ties between the two countries would further strengthen with the implementation of JCPOA. He briefed Admiral Shamkhani on Pakistan's efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Admiral Shamkhani fondly recalled his previous visits to Pakistan in various capacities and shared Iran's perspective on regional security situation. The two sides agreed to deepen Pakistan-Iran co-operation on various regional issues, including Afghanistan. The meeting, which was held in a very cordial atmosphere, lasted for two hours.