Residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have expressed support for the recent visit of Pakistan’s military leadership to Iran, describing the trip as successful, according to Radio Pakistan.
The state-run broadcaster reported on Thursday that people in the region welcomed the engagement, which comes amid broader diplomatic efforts between Islamabad and Tehran. The visit was part of ongoing discussions between the two neighboring countries, which have faced periodic tensions along their shared border.
Radio Pakistan’s report did not specify the exact dates or the names of the military officials involved, but it framed the visit as a positive step in bilateral relations. The coverage aligns with other regional reporting that has highlighted recent high-level contacts between Pakistan and Iran.
Other outlets have noted that the talks touched on conflict-related issues. Reuters reported that Pakistan and Iran made “significant progress” in discussions, while Al Jazeera raised questions about whether Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, could persuade Iranian military leaders to return to negotiations. The Express Tribune, meanwhile, quoted Pakistan’s Foreign Office rejecting claims that Munir’s visit was made in the capacity of a US envoy, calling such reports “misleading and factually incorrect.”
The AJK public’s welcoming stance reflects local interest in stable ties with Iran, particularly given the region’s proximity to the border and its strategic significance. The visit appears to be part of a broader pattern of engagement aimed at reducing friction and improving cooperation.
Observers will be watching whether the momentum from this visit leads to concrete follow-up talks or agreements between the two capitals in the coming weeks.
