Iran, Pakistan ink MoU for better border management
Islamabad, Oct 16, IRNA - Pakistan and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve situation at the border areas between the two countries.
The MoU was signed during the 21st meeting of Pak-Iran Joint Border Commission in south western city of Gwadar.
During the two-day meeting, joint proposals regarding the border situation, security matters, immigration and border trade between two countries came under discussion.
Both sides expressed their determination to prevent drugs smuggling, intrusion of illegal immigrants and the use of their respective soils for terrorism.
Deputy Governor of Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Province Ali Asghar Mir Shekari headed the Iranian delegation while Chief Secretary of Pakistan Balochistan Aurangzeb Haque led the Pakistani side.
Last month President Hassan Rouhani and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met on the sidelines of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Both sides agreed to maintain a trajectory of positive progress between the two countries.
President Rouhani emphasized that the two countries should work together closely in deepening mutual cooperation in the areas of border management, trade and investment.