By Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries including elimination of drugs trafficking.
This understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmad Shah and Iranian Narcotics Police Chief Brigadier General Majeed Karimi leading a delegation in Islamabad Tuesday. The meeting also discussed the steps being taken by the two countries to eliminate drugs.
Speaking on the occasion, Ijaz Ahmad Shah said that elimination of drugs will play an important role in the formation of a peaceful society. He stressed upon in reducing the demand of drugs in areas along with Iranian border to control the drug supply. Brigadier General Majeed Karimi assured all possible cooperation for the solution of border issues.
Border situation discussed: Earlier on Monday, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Pakistan had a history of close and fraternal relations with Iran and it was ready to further extend the existing ties with the neighbouring state in all the sectors beneficial for the two countries. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with Chief of Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Police Brigadier-General Majid Karimi, who called on him here, a news press release said.
