ISLAMABAD – China is playing a key role in bringing Pakistan and Iran closer in the interest of peace and security in the region, sources said yesterday.
The sources privy to the efforts said Tehran had requested Beijing to play the role of a bridge in bringing Pakistan closer to Iran.
They said the last week’s visit of National Security Adviser General (r) Naseer Khan Janjua to Tehran set a very clear direction for the promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.
The national security adviser’s visit to Iran was in response to the invitation of the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, the sources said, adding Beijing did play an important role in bringing the two neighbours closer.
Lt-Gen (r) Janjua, according to the sources, had very fruitful meetings with his Iranian counterpart as well as the interior minister and discussed a number of issues relating to the security.
A joint statement issued after their meetings suggests that both Tehran and Islamabad have resolved to evolve an institutional mechanism, including establishment of a joint commission to oversee border security.
Both the sides emphasised the need for unity of the Muslim Ummah and called for early resolution of differences between them. They also welcomed the recent reciprocal visits by political, economic and military officials.
The two sides discussed the issues of mutual interest ranging from bilateral relations to fighting against terrorism and establishment of peace and security in the region. Both the countries discussed counter-terrorism efforts for establishment of peace and security in the region.
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