Islamabad (TDI): The top military commanders of Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their resolve to enhance security along the shared border and step up cooperation to eliminate terrorism.
In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, exchanged views on regional security and bilateral ties, according to a statement issued by the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad.
The Iranian general commended Pakistan for its support during Iran’s recent 12-day conflict with Israel and stressed the importance of closer collaboration in securing the border regions. “Iran is fully prepared to root out terrorism and safeguard its frontier with Pakistan,” he was quoted as saying by Iran’s state news agency, IRNA.
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Mousavi also conveyed solidarity with the people of Pakistan affected by floods, offering Tehran’s assistance in relief efforts. He described relations between the two neighbours as friendly and expanding, highlighting cooperation at different levels.
Field Marshal Munir, while appreciating Iran’s gesture of sympathy, underscored the need to turn the Pakistan-Iran border into “a frontier of peace, fraternity, and economic opportunity.” He also extended condolences over the lives lost in a recent terrorist attack in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province.
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The discussion followed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad earlier this month, during which both sides had pledged to deepen collaboration against cross-border militancy and strengthen bilateral ties.
Observers note that recent exchanges between Islamabad and Tehran reflect a mutual desire to move past periods of mistrust and build confidence in addressing shared security concerns. Both nations face challenges from militant groups operating in the border belt, making cooperation critical to lasting stability.
Analysts also highlight that closer military-to-military engagement could open the door for wider collaboration in trade, energy, and infrastructure projects. The Pakistan-Iran border, once regarded largely through the lens of security, is increasingly being seen as a potential corridor of economic connectivity.
Diplomatic circles believe the latest assurances from the two army chiefs are an extension of broader regional efforts to foster cooperation amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. With instability in the Middle East and Afghanistan still affecting security in South Asia, Pakistan and Iran appear keen to strengthen coordination to safeguard their national interests.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
