ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen and diversify bilateral trade, as well as cooperation in energy, transport connectivity, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
The agreement was reached during the 13th round of Pak-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations held in Islamabad on Monday, a Foreign Office statement said.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, while Iran was represented by Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi.
The two sides held comprehensive discussions on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and reviewed the status of implementation of the decisions of the last BPC.
It was agreed to enhance and diversify bilateral trade and expand cooperation in energy, transport connectivity, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
13th Round of Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations
The 13th Round of Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad on 17 November 2025. The Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, while the Iranian delegation was headed by… pic.twitter.com/ZF9xppSpTg
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The two sides also exchanged views on the regional and global developments of importance. Both sides underscored the significance of the regular convening of various institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and the Joint Trade Committee (JTC), to forge closer cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue cooperation in multilateral forums, including the UN, OIC, and ECO, and to strengthen dialogue on global and regional issues of shared concern.
The consultations highlighted the close, brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran, rooted in shared history, culture, and faith. It was also agreed that the next round of Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Tehran on mutually convenient dates.
In October, Pakistan and Iran agreed to establish a joint committee to address border trade and logistics challenges between the two nations.
The two countries share a 900-kilometer porous border, which they aim to develop as a channel for enhancing transport and energy cooperation, as part of wider efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and economic integration.
