Pakistan and Iran discuss CPEC advancements and energy partnership in high-level meeting
Newly appointed Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, visited Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Sami Saeed, along with officials including Chief Economist Dr Nadeem Javaid and Senior Joint Secretary Muazzam Ali. The discussions encompassed avenues of collaboration such as bilateral trade, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), energy, and the economy. Minister Saeed emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, and both sides expressed mutual interest in boosting trade and connectivity. Ambassador Amiri-Moghaddam offered energy sector cooperation, addressing Pakistan’s energy security needs, which was welcomed by Minister Saeed. They also explored ways to enhance trade through the eastern and western corridors, and the meeting concluded positively, highlighting energy collaboration as a significant stride towards increased trade, connectivity, and cooperation between Pakistan and Iran, along with a commitment to shared goals.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors.
The understanding was reached at a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Sami Saeed and newly appointed Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam and in Islamabad on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the both sides discussed various avenues of collaboration between the two nations including bilateral trade, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, cooperation in energy and economic sectors.
The Planning Minister emphasized the importance of the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Iran and reiterated the commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.
Sami Saeed commended the existing border markets between Pakistan and Iran; and suggested exploring additional areas of mutual interest and collaboration. The minister also proposed evolving a mechanism to facilitate smoother trade transactions.
The Iranian Ambassador offered his country’s cooperation in the energy sector, acknowledging Pakistan’s energy security needs.
Both sides emphasized the need to enhance trade and connectivity between the two nations, expressing a mutual desire to boost the bilateral trade volume.
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