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Iranian President Rouhani declares joint border ‘reaction force’ with Pakistan | Iranian President Rouhani declares joint border ‘reaction force’ with Pakistan |
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Iran and Pakistan to create a joint ‘reaction force’ on the border between the two countries, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said. | |
The announcement came during a two-day visit to Iran by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the first of his tenure. | The announcement came during a two-day visit to Iran by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the first of his tenure. |
Iran and Pakistan share a 959km land border. Tehran has been complaining for years about recurring attacks by Pakistani militants on Iranian security forces, with the latest episode reported in February. | Iran and Pakistan share a 959km land border. Tehran has been complaining for years about recurring attacks by Pakistani militants on Iranian security forces, with the latest episode reported in February. |
The future force, which was announced by the two leaders during a joint media conference after a meeting, is intended to boost border security and foster bilateral ties. | |
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