In a meeting in Kabul on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the acting defense minister of Afghanistan, talked about the relations between the two countries, particularly in the defense and security sectors.
Highlighting the interconnected nature of security of the two countries, Araqchi called for the enhancement of cooperation between the relevant authorities to maintain and strengthen security along the common border.
Pointing to the common concerns and challenges, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and unauthorized border crossings, Araqchi stressed that addressing these issues requires close cooperation and coordination between the two countries.
The Taliban official, for his part, expressed gratitude to Iran for its positive approach, including Iran’s warm hospitality toward millions of Afghan refugees over the past 46 years. He described Afghanistan’s good and cordial relationship with Iran as highly valuable, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
He also pointed to the interim Afghan government’s efforts to combat insecurity and terrorism, calling for greater exchange of information and coordination to prevent and address these pressing threats.