Pakistan eyes enhanced bilateral trade and economic relations with Iran

12 November, 2020 00:38

Pakistan eyes enhanced bilateral trade and economic relations with Iran as Prime Minister Imran Khan evinced interest in bilateral trade and economic relations.

The PM expressed these views during meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Pakistan eyes enhanced bilateral trade and economic relations with Iran

Imran Khan said as Pakistan and Iran enjoyed close and cordial relations, the two countries must further strengthen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit.

Iran FM Dr Javad Zarif conveyed personal greetings and commitment of President Hassan Rouhani to work closely with Prime Minister Imran Khan for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

Moreover, he also reaffirmed Iran’s steadfast support for the Kashmir cause.

Meanwhile, the prime minister emphasized the need for enhanced bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iran with special focus on bilateral trade and economic relations.

Imran Khan extended condolences over the loss of precious lives in Iran due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While sharing Pakistan’s experience, he said the “smart lockdown” strategy and other measures which his government took had led to significant containment of the pandemic.

The PM also underscored the need to work closely for promoting peace, security and development in the region.

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He also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts towards facilitating peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Khan further said there was no military solution to the Afghan conflict. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.

Moreover, he hoped that the historic opportunity would be seized by all the Afghan parties to secure a political settlement.

He said that peace in Afghanistan would be beneficial for the entire region as it would create new opportunities for trade and economic cooperation as well as regional connectivity.