Saeedlou Calls For Tehran-Islamabad Enhanced Ties

Tehran, Feb. 5, IRNA - Presidential Advisor for international affairs, Ali Saeedlou said Sunday expansion of Tehran-Islamabad trade and economic ties plays a vital role in fostering political relations between the two nations. Speaking to IRNA prior to his departure to Pakistan, Saeedlou stressed that his visit is aimed at bolstering Tehran-Islamabad economic ties, participating in Iran-Afghanistan-Pakistan second summit meeting and making preparations for the upcoming visit to Pakistan of the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He further referred to the existing relations between the two Muslim and neighboring states as cordial. During his stay, Saeedlou is to confer with several senior officials of the country including President Asif Ali Zardari. A delegation consisting of economic personalities and private sector activists are accompanying the presidential advisor./end