ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, underscoring the need for dialogue, de-escalation and peaceful resolution of disputes amid ongoing regional tensions involving the United States.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the field marshal Asim Munir, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation, held a series of high-level meetings with Iranian leadership as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote lasting peace following a fragile ceasefire in the region.
During the visit, Asim Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and senior military officials, including Major General Ali Abdollahi.
Discussions focused on the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic initiatives and joint efforts to ensure long-term stability. The army chief emphasised the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement to address outstanding issues and prevent further escalation.
He also conveyed goodwill from Pakistan’s leadership and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to strengthening its historic ties with Tehran. The ISPR said the visit reflected Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate a negotiated settlement to the broader Middle East conflict.
The trip comes as Pakistan remains actively engaged in mediating dialogue between Washington and Tehran, following recent high-level talks hosted in Islamabad aimed at easing tensions.