Pakistan-Iran Relations Strengthened: Isfahan Governor and Pakistani Ambassador Discuss Trade, Culture

Strengthening Pakistan-Iran Relations: Isfahan Governor Meets Pakistani Ambassador, Emphasis on Boosting Cultural and Trade Cooperation

Shiite News: The Governor of Isfahan Province in Iran, Mehdi Jamali Nejad, held an important meeting with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran on Sunday afternoon. In this meeting, while highlighting Isfahan’s glorious historical background and immense potential in economic, industrial, tourism, and medical sectors, he emphasized further promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries. He said that Isfahan is an important province located in Iran’s central plateau, comprising more than 113 cities, and its roots are connected to a great history and civilization thousands of years old. Due to its location on the Silk Road and having been the capital during the Seljuk and Safavid eras, this city has always been prominent in cultural, social, and urban diplomacy, and in 2006 it was also selected as the second cultural capital of the Islamic world.

Highlighting the industrial and academic importance of the province, the Governor of Isfahan stated that more than 12 percent of Iran’s major industries are located in this province. The presence of over 85 special industrial zones, a complete textile production chain, and the steel industry has given Isfahan a prominent position in the field of modern technology. Furthermore, regarding medical tourism, Isfahan’s standards are so high that Iranian citizens residing in Europe and America also turn to Isfahan for complex treatments.

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Referring to the deep historical and religious ties between Pakistan and Iran, Mehdi Jamali Nejad said that the founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (RA), was a determined supporter of closeness among Islamic countries. We consider the relations between our two countries as a prominent example of peaceful neighborliness, friendship, and sincerity. Expressing complete readiness to promote all-round cooperation with Pakistan, he offered exhibitions of fine arts and culture at Isfahan’s historical sites. He said that we have the splendid experience of holding ‘Isfahan and Lahore Cultural Weeks’, and we are fully prepared to share our experiences in tourism, university linkages, industry, and technology with our Pakistani friends, so that the borders of both countries can be transformed into bridges of sustainable connections and mutual cooperation.