Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday, forward of his go to to Pakistan, that the 2 international locations purpose to spice up their commerce quantity to a goal of $10 billion.
According to official web site of Iranian Presidency, president was chatting with media in Tehran when he was ready to embark on an official go to to Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the place he additionally mentioned, “Currently, there are very good trade relations between the two countries, and during this trip, we will work to elevate these relations to the targeted amount, which is close to $10 billion.”
The president additionally highlighted the deep-rooted and heat relationship that has developed between Iran and Pakistan for the reason that latter’s institution, noting that this partnership spans numerous sectors, together with financial, scientific, cultural, industrial, and border cooperation. He additionally acknowledged the ideological bond shared between the peoples of each nations.
Reflecting on regional challenges, Pezeshkian identified Pakistan’s robust condemnation of the latest aggression by the Zionist regime and the United States towards Iran. He praised the Pakistani Parliament for its help of Iran’s territorial integrity and reiterated the significance of solidarity amongst Islamic nations.
President Pezeshkian additionally outlined plans to deepen cooperation in border commerce, markets, and transport, highlighting the potential for Iran to hook up with the Silk Road presently being developed between China and Pakistan. He added that this connection might facilitate commerce routes linking Iran to Europe.
In conclusion, Pezeshkian addressed the challenges posed by exterior forces making an attempt to create divisions amongst Islamic international locations. He affirmed Iran’s dedication to fostering cohesion with Pakistan.
The president will first journey to Lahore, the place he’ll go to the tomb of Muhammad Iqbal to pay tribute to this nice poet and scholar of the Islamic world. Following this, he’ll proceed to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
On the second day of his journey, after the official welcoming ceremony, the Iranian president can have conferences with the prime minister, the president, and the heads of the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan.
