Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff has arrived in Tehran, beginning an official visit to Iran, according to Pakistani sources. The trip comes as the two neighbouring countries continue to keep defence and regional security channels open.
While in Tehran, the Pakistani military chief is expected to meet Iranian defence and security officials. Discussions are set to focus on bilateral cooperation in the military field as well as regional security issues of mutual concern.
Observers see the visit as a further step in maintaining contacts between the two countries' militaries, with both sides having repeatedly stressed the importance of coordination to ensure security along their shared border region.
Full details of the agenda and the outcome of the meetings have not yet been released. Further information will follow once Pakistan and Iran issue official statements.
