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ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating smoother cross-border movement of goods between Pakistan and Iran.
He expressed these views in a meeting with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, who called on him in here, said a press release.
During the meeting, Minister Abdul Aleem Khan conveyed his optimism that bilateral trade between the two brotherly countries could reach Rs 10 billion, emphasizing that all necessary measures would be taken to address issues related to the entry and exit of Iranian trade trucks at border points.
The minister said that steps would be taken in coordination with the National Logistics Cell (NLC), while a meeting would also be arranged between the Secretary of Communications and officials of the Iranian Embassy to expedite progress.
He emphasized that although bureaucratic red tape sometimes slows down procedures, consistent follow-up and perseverance ultimately help overcome such challenges.
Abdul Aleem Khan reaffirmed his support for the vision of the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to further enhance trade and connectivity between the two nations. “The love and goodwill between Pakistan and Iran have increased manifold over the past six months,” he added.
The Iranian Ambassador, Reza Amiri Moghadam, expressed gratitude to the Minister for successfully organizing the Regional Transport Ministers Conference (RTMC), which brought together ministers and transport experts from several countries.
He noted that the visit of Iran’s Minister for Transport and Urban Development, Ms. Farzaneh Sadegh, was highly significant, and the conference provided valuable opportunities for dialogue and cooperation among regional partners.
The envoy appreciated the Minister’s efforts in uniting regional stakeholders to discuss connectivity and trade-related issues, which he said have played a key role in strengthening Pakistan-Iran collaboration.
He further mentioned that Iran plans to import large amounts of meat from Pakistan and is also exploring the possibility of purchasing 200,000 tonnes of maize (corn) from Pakistan as a viable trade option.
Ambassador Moghadam remarked that relations between the two countries are now at their highest point in the last 40 years, adding that a series of high-level visits and follow-up meetings are lined up in the coming weeks to achieve shared targets.
He thanked the Minister for the hospitality that was extended during the RTMC Conference. Commercial Councilor of Iran to Pakistan Mohsin Shahbazi was also present during the meeting.