ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to promote their bilateral ties in diverse sectors including political, trade, economic, and culture. At a press a joint press conference, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi said the two sides have decided to enhance their trade volume to 10 billion dollars.
The Iranian President emphasized the need for promotion of trade and business activities in the border regions for the wellbeing of the two sides people. President Raisi said both Iran and Pakistan are determined to fight terrorism and other organized crimes. The President of Iran hoped that his trip to Pakistan will be a turning point about the expansion and promotion of bilateral ties between the Pakistan and Iran.
On the occasion, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s solid commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Iran. He said time has come to transform their border regions into the ones of economic prosperity and progress.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad and Tehran enjoy historic ties and these are deep rooted in common faith and culture. He was confident that the trip of Iranian President will further strengthen and deepen the bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan.
The PM said Islamabad stands by the Palestinian people. He said the Muslim countries need to collectively raise voice from various forums in support of Palestinians. Shehbaz Sharif also expressed his gratitude to the Iranian leadership for raising voice for the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The PM was confident that the day is not far when the people of Kashmir will also get their right to self-determination.
On the occasion, the two leaders also inaugurated the Iran Avenue, while President Raisi also planted a sapling at the premises of the Prime Minister House.
