Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Chief of the Armed Forces of Iran Maj Gen Bagheri to discuss border security, mutual cooperation on security and other issues in wake of the deadly attack near Pak-Iran Border that killed six Pakistani security personnel.
As per the details, both Commanders resolved to enhance security measures on either side of the border. COAS said that Pakistan has started fencing the border but will require mutual bilateral cooperation to ensure border security and stem smuggling activity which is also used by terrorists and drug traffickers for covering their movement.
Furthermore, both the generals discussed COVID-19 and stressed upon the need to improve border terminals to address such issues. Genral Bajwa reiterated Pakistan’s desire for regional peace and stability on basis of mutual respect, non-interference and equality.
It is to be noted that six security personnel, including one officer and five soldiers of FC South Balochistan were martyred when their vehicle was targeted by a roadside remote controlled IED on May 8. The incident occurred near Buleda, 14 kilometres from Pak-Iran Border.
