Exports to Iran from Pakistan not to be affected due to US sanctions: FO

Foreign ministry spokesman has asserted that exports from Pakistan to Iran mainly consist of food items, textiles et cetera, et cetera which are not affected by the US sanctions.

Dr Faisal told the media recently at weekly briefing that Pakistan’s import of oil from Iran is quite limited at present. Regardless of the US statement, it is a known fact that the grant of exemptions from reimposed US sanctions on Iran relates only to the major buyers of Iranian oil, he said.
The spokesman further said that on 31 October 2018, the Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Javad Zarif met Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the Foreign Office. Both sides underscored the need to promote bilateral relations in all areas including political, economic and defence cooperation.
Detailed discussions were also held on regional and global issues including the situation in Afghanistan and ways to work together in the wake of re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran.
Pakistan and Iran being next door neighbors enjoy close brotherly relations anchored in history, culture and people to people relations. Pakistan has supported Iran in the JCPoA. The US has granted concessions to eight different countries who are major importers of oil from Iran including India. Pakistan’s import of oil from Iran is quite limited at present.
I do not have any update on the Iranian border guards, as yet. However, we remain closely in touch with the Iranian authorities in this regard
Regarding your other question, Chahbahar is an upcoming port project in Iran. Iran has reiterated its desire at the highest level to make Gwadar and Chahbahar ports as complementary or sister projects. We hope to further enhance cooperation with Iran in all such areas of mutual benefit and interest.