Janjua, Iran envoy hail strengthening of ties

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost met National Security Adviser (NSA) retired Lt Gen Nasser Khan Janjua and discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation in different areas.
During the meeting, Janjua said Pakistan had always extended a friendly hand to Iran and was keen to strengthen its ties with the country.
Honardoost expressed his satisfaction over the frequency of high-level bilateral visits which he said were paving the way for improvement in the Pak-Iran ties. Mutual cooperation was the only way to achieve a sustainable peace in the region, he added.
Discussing the importance of strengthening economic ties, the envoy said there was a need to eliminate impediments in enhancing cooperation in the banking sector.
The most valuable part of Pak-Iran relations, said Mr Honardoost, was the mutual feeling based on common history, faith and values among the people of both the countries.
Janjua said Pakistan played a positive role for peace and stability of the region and would continue to play a constructive and balanced role in the future as well.
The two sides agreed that a broader understanding of each other’s stance on key regional developments could consolidate Pak-Iran relations and enhance bilateral engagements.
The NSA congratulated the ambassador on the National Day of Iran.