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Pakistan, Iran Talks Joint Statement Issued

TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran have stressed the need to resolve the issue of Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue and peaceful means based on the will of Kashmiris and in line with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.

The joint statement issued after the conclusion of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s two day official visit to Iran said the President of Iran and the Prime Minister emphasized that the right of the people of Palestine to establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian state should be respected as key demand of Muslim states.

Both sides reiterated the importance of deepening and reinforcing bilateral ties based on principles of national interest, territorial integrity and mutual respect for national sovereignty.

They called for swift implementation of bilateral agreements as a step towards realizing this important goal.

Both sides acknowledged the necessity of forging regular cooperation and exchange of views between political, military and security officials of the two countries to combat threats such as terrorism, smuggling of narcotics, human trafficking, hostage-taking, money-laundering and abduction.

It was also agreed that the 10th Round of the Special Security Committee of the two Ministries of Interior will be held in Islamabad in June this year to discuss these matters in detail. Pakistani side welcomed the initiation of the process for release of a number of Pakistani prisoners by the Government of Iran, and for making arrangements for their expeditious repatriation.

They highlighted the necessity of extending cooperation in energy sector including export of electricity from Iran to Pakistan