The Secretary Defence Lt General (retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan along with Defence delegation visited the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Iranian Deputy Defence Minister welcomed the dignitary and expressed best wishes for Pakistan’s political and military leadership.
The Secretary Defence emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran. He expressed the hope that bilateral relations will continue to evolve on principles of mutual respect and shared common interests.
During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime cooperation was also signed between the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) and Iranian border guards.
The MoU will strengthen relations between the PMSA and Iranian border guards. Both sides aimed to further enhance the collaboration in various areas of common interest including security, joint counter terrorism measures and ensuring regional economic connectivity.
