Iran, Pakistan agree to expand trade and deepen cooperation at Islamabad talks

Islamabad, IRNA – Iran and Pakistan agreed to expand bilateral trade, develop new areas of cooperation, and strengthen regional and international dialogue at the end of a new round of political consultations in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi, and Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.

The two sides reviewed a wide range of bilateral issues and assessed progress on decisions made during the previous round of consultations held in Tehran.

Both countries agreed to boost and diversify bilateral trade and enhance cooperation in energy, transport connectivity, education, and people-to-people exchanges, the ministry said.

Senior diplomats from Iran and Pakistan also exchanged views on major regional and global developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation in multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Economic Cooperation Organization.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the consultations reflected the close and brotherly ties between the two neighbors, rooted in shared history, culture, and faith.

The next round of political consultations will take place in Tehran on dates to be mutually agreed.