TEHRAN – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi met with the commander of the Iraqi Border Guard, General Mohammad Abdul Wahab, to facilitate the visit of Iranian pilgrims to Iraq for Arbaeen.

The meeting took place on Monday at the Khosravi border crossing in the city of Qasr-e Shirin, located on the Iran-Iraq border.

During the discussion, General Goudarzi emphasized the importance of enhancing joint border patrols to combat smuggling effectively. He stressed the need for a strong commitment to tackling smuggling, particularly of arms and alcoholic beverages.

General Goudarzi also highlighted the necessity of expanding bilateral cooperation in exchanging information between the border guards of both countries to prevent terrorist attacks.

General Abdul Wahab, in his remarks, emphasized the high level of cooperation and interaction with the Iranian border guards. He stated that this brotherhood will enhance collaboration and strengthen border security.

Both commanders agreed on the importance of promoting bilateral interactions and cooperation to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims and to address the challenges of smuggling and terrorism.

The annual Arbaeen pilgrimage is originally destined for Karbala, Iraq, where the Imam Hussein (AS) is laid to rest.