Pakistani army chief calls for dialogue, de-escalation during Iran visit

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir underscored the need for dialogue, de-escalation, and peaceful resolution of outstanding issues through sustained diplomatic engagement during talks with the Iranian leadership, the Pakistani military said on Saturday.

Munir, who concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, called for bringing sustainable peace to the region, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army.

He emphasized the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic engagements, and collaborative measures aimed at promoting enduring peace and stability in the region during meetings with Iranian leaders, the statement said.

During the visit, the officer called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and held separate meetings with Speaker of the National Assembly Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Commander of Khatam-ul-Anbiya Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi, the ISPR said.

Munir reaffirmed Pakistan's desire to further strengthen the historic and brotherly ties between the two countries, the statement added.