In a recent meeting between Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Sami Saeed and newly appointed Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam in Islamabad, Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance cooperation in diverse sectors.
During the meeting, both sides discussed various avenues of collaboration, including bilateral trade, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and cooperation in the energy and economic sectors.
The planning minister stressed the importance of the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Iran and reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties. Sami Saeed also commended the existing border markets between the two countries and suggested exploring additional areas of mutual interest and collaboration. The minister proposed the development of a mechanism to facilitate smoother trade transactions.
The Iranian Ambassador acknowledged Pakistan’s energy security needs and offered his country’s cooperation in the energy sector.
Both sides emphasized the need to enhance trade and connectivity between Pakistan and Iran, expressing a mutual desire to boost the bilateral trade volume.