Zahedan: The 18th meeting of Iran-Pakistan Joint Border Commission started in the southeastern Iranian province this morning. It is aimed at fighting terrorism.
Addressing the meeting, the head of the Iranian delegation, Ali-Asghar Mirshekari, referred to Iran and Pakistan as two victims of terrorism.
He noted that Tehran and Islamabad enjoy long-lasting relations which are respected by the Iranian side.
“Iran,” Mirshekari added, “was the first country which officially recognized Pakistan's independence.”
He also urged the two countries to implement bilateral agreements on regional and interregional developments.
Security of borders should be strengthened in order to fight drug-traffickers, terrorists and organized crimes Mirshekari noted. He added that in order to achieve that end goal, the Iranian and Pakistani border guards should have close cooperation and exchange information in due times.
The official further hoped that the Iran-Pakistan Joint Border Commission would serve the interests of the two nations.
Mirshekari said that the Iranian borders had never been a threat to Pakistan.
"Iran,” he said, "believes in mutual respect and Tehran is willing to widen ties with its neighbors in different fields.”