Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation

Iran and Pakistan have stressed the importance of promoting peace in the region and solving tensions through nonviolent approaches.

In a phone conversation on Friday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi and Pakistani Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation.

“Iran & Pakistan are close neighbors and friends. We agreed to strengthen our cooperation in all fields inc. fighting terrorism,” the Iranian diplomat said in a post on his official Twitter account.

Tehran calls for de-escalation of tension and “peaceful resolution of Pakistan-India conflict,” the Iranian diplomat said.