Iranian FM discuss Middle East situation with PM Nawaz, COAS

PakistanIranian FM discuss Middle East situation with PM Nawaz, COAS

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javed Zarif held a meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday and discussed the Middle East situation, particularly the Yemen conflict.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister House, the two sides also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and the situation in Afghanistan.

The sources said that the prime minister while talking to the Iranian foreign minister called for an urgent resolution of the crisis in Yemen through diplomacy and dialogue.

The prime minister also apprised the visiting foreign minister about his talks with Turkish leaders.

On the occasion, the Iranian foreign minister also shared proposals with the prime minister to help implement a ceasefire in Yemen.

Javed Zarif, General Raheel discuss defence and security cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister also called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif at the Army’s General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, the focus of the discussion remained on regional security including evolving situation in the Middle East, Pakistan-Iran border management and defence and security cooperation between both the countries.

The ISPR said that during the meeting, the unity and integrity of Muslim Ummah and greater harmony amongst the Muslims was emphasized.

The Iranian foreign minister appreciated achievements of the military operation Zarb-e-Azb and paid rich tributes to Pakistan’s sacrifices in bringing peace and stability in the region.

Earlier on his arrival at the GHQ, the Iranian foreign minister laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e- Shuhada and offered Fateha for Shuhada.

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