Pakistan, Iran for more cooperation in fighting terrorism

Pakistan, Iran for more cooperation in fighting terrorism
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Summary Iranian President and Pakistani PM on Monday called for greater coordination in fighting terror.

Combating terrorism requires unity and coordination between governments and nations, Iranian President Ahmadinejad said in a meeting with PM Gilani, who is heading a high-ranking delegation to Tehran.Enemies of our nations and regional countries seek to spread insecurity and create obstacles in the way of regional countries developing, Ahmadinejad added.Gilani, according to the presidential website, said Tehran and Islamabad can take effective steps in combating terrorism through close cooperation and coordination.He also vowed that Pakistan will never allow others to harm bilateral relations with Iran, the website reported.In June, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to jointly fight militancy at a counter-terrorism summit in Tehran attended by their respective heads of state.

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