Pakistan, Iran announce to form joint commission

Pakistan, Iran announce to form joint commission
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Summary Both the countries also agreed to establish hotline for exchange of information.

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that strong relations between Pakistan and Iran will guarantee peace and security in the region.

Addressing a joint news conference with his Iranian counterpart Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli after their meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said strong Pakistan-Iran relations are need of the hour and they should also reflect people s sentiments for each other.

He said both the sides have agreed to form a special task force or joint commission before Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif embarks on a visit to Iran to further cement their relations.

The minister said Pakistan and Iran have agreed in principle to establish hotline for exchange of information.

Nisar expressed the hope that relations between Pakistan and Iran will further strengthen with the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Iran.

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said the two sides have agreed to enhance cooperation in areas such as security, cross border terrorism, smuggling, human trafficking, greater intelligence sharing and coordination between the security forces of both the countries.
 

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