Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, according to the military’s media wing.

“During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional and bilateral security and effective border management were discussed,” Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) has said in a post on Facebook.

It adds that Momeni appreciated Pakistan’s “consistent efforts and indispensable diplomatic role in easing regional tensions, encouraging de-escalation and serving as an anchor for peace”.

The meeting has concluded with both parties affirming to maintain close coordination and cooperative mechanisms to safeguard regional security, ISPR says.