Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary met with Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the headquarters on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Photo: APP
Pakistan and Iran signaled a renewed readiness to work together against terrorism when Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Ali Ardeshir Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
COAS Munir reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to regional peace and stressed the importance of “closer cooperation with Iran to fight terrorism”, citing evolving geopolitical realities as a driver for deeper strategic ties.
Meanwhile, Larijani praised Pakistan’s role in regional security and expressed Iran’s willingness to strengthen bilateral ties through ongoing dialogue and coordinated security efforts.
Main points discussed
Cooperation on counter-terrorism: Both sides emphasized coordinated efforts to tackle militant threats affecting border regions and the wider neighbourhood.
Strategic and Security Ties: Given changing regional geopolitics, both nations pledged to strengthen their defense and intelligence cooperation.
Regional peace and stability through diplomacy: Larijani stressed the importance of dialogue and sustained partnership between Pakistan and Iran to address common challenges.
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Relations between the two neighbors have seen a significant warming in 2025. In May, Munir visited Tehran and held talks with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, with the aim of increasing military-to-military cooperation, improving border security mechanisms and exploring improved trade relations between the region.
During Iran’s foreign minister’s visit to Islamabad in January 2024, both countries agreed to establish a joint coordination mechanism and station military liaison officers at the common border – a confidence-building measure to prevent future escalation and improve border management.
The renewed overture comes at a time of heightened regional instability with cross-border militancy, shifting alignments and sustained pressure across South and West Asia. For both Islamabad and Tehran, transforming sporadic tactical coordination into a structured, strategic partnership can help proactively address security threats and stabilize their shared border.
In addition, deeper cooperation – military, intelligence and diplomatic – could pave the way for broader cooperation on border management, trade and regional diplomacy. This recent meeting reflects the continuation and deepening of a renewed strategic engagement.
