ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance and diversify bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, transport connectivity, education and people-to-people exchanges.
The agreement came at 13th Round of Pak-Iran bilateral political consultations held in Islamabad.
Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led the Pakistan side while the Iranian delegation was headed 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 decisions of the last bilateral political consultations.
The two sides exchanged views on regional and global developments of importance. Both sides underscored the significance of regular convening of various institutional mechanisms, including joint economic commission and joint trade committee to forge closer cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The two sides reaffirmed the commitment to continue cooperation at multilateral fora, including the UN, OIC and ECO and strengthen dialogue on global and regional issues of common concern.
The consultations reflected the close, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran rooted in shared history, culture, and faith. It was agreed to hold the next round of bilateral political consultations in Tehran on mutually convenient dates.
