Several agreements for enhancing cooperation in various fields including border issues , combating terrorism , Pak Iran gas pipeline, trade, energy, relations, culture, and people-to-people contacts were signed between two neighboring Muslim countries, Pakistan and Iran during the ongoing visit of Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi to Islamabad. Iranian.
In a significant development, the both sides agreed to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion in the next five years. Furthermore, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, energy, relations, culture, and people-to-people contacts on a broad scale. Both parties also agreed to prepare a joint action plan to address common challenges, including terrorism.
Iranian President and Pakistani Prime Minister strongly condemned the prolonged and indiscriminate use of force by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza for more than seven months, and they called for immediate and unconditional ceasefire efforts and an end to the blockade, as well as appealed for humanitarian assistance for the besieged people of Gaza.
The discussions were held during the visit between the two leaders to enhance cooperation in various fields to promote bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan. Both leaders also exchanged views on increasing trade and transportation relations between Pakistan and Iran.
Discussions were held during the visit between the two leaders to enhance cooperation in various fields to promote bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan. Both leaders also exchanged views on increasing trade and transportation relations between Pakistan and Iran.
Prior to this, in March 2016, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had visited Pakistan. During the visit, President Raisi held meetings with the President Prime Minister, Chairman of the Senate and the Speaker of the National Assembly and other high officials of Pakistan.
The Iranian President also visited Lahore and Karachi and met with the provincial leadership. The discussions will focus on further strengthening Pak-Iran relations.
Pakistan and Iran have strong bilateral relations rooted in history, culture, and religion. The visit of the Iranian President provides an important opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations.
In addition, during the meeting with the Pakistani President, President Dr. Syed Ibrahim Raisi emphasized the need to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest. Both leaders also stressed the need to work together to address the current challenges facing the region.
According to a statement from the Foreign Office, a comprehensive agenda, including enhancing cooperation in various fields such as people-to-people contacts, regional and global developments, and joint efforts to combat terrorism. In addition, discussions will also be held on trade, contacts, energy, and agriculture-related matters during the bilateral meetings.
In January of the previous year, Iran claimed to have killed terrorists within Pakistan’s borders, prompting Pakistan to launch an attack on hidden locations of separatist terrorist groups inside Iranian territory, resulting in the elimination of nine terrorists.
According to diplomatic sources, due to border terrorism and attacks, both countries had agreed to appoint senior military officers from both sides as liaison officers to prevent border disputes and resolve issues in a timely manner.
