Iran’s top security official talks to Pak NSA

ISLAMABAD: Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali-Akbar Ahmadian established telephonic contact with Pakistan s National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt Gen Asim Malik on Monday.

Ali Akbar said that Iran s immediate neighbor, Pakistan, will not allow regional peace to become an enemy ploy, the Iranian news agency, IRNA reported on Monday. Ahmadian emphasised the importance of political, economic, and security cooperation between the two countries.

The two security officials exchanged views on bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region and beyond. General Asim Malik appreciated Iran for its positive role in the region and announced readiness of his country to develop relations in all fields.

The Iranian official while referring to two countries commitment to the security of their common borders and combating terrorism, said Tehran-Islamabad cooperation benefit not only the two countries but the region as a whole and that they will not allow regional peace to become an enemy ploy. During the telephonic conversation,Ahmadian also congratulated Asim Malik on his appointment as the National Security Adviser of the Pakistani government.