Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the enhancement of security and economic cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.
Speaking while with visiting Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Rouhani said Security is a common concern for the two countries, and it is essential to boost cooperation in this regard.
The Iranian President urged for the promotion of Tehran-Islamabad ties in trade, energy and border markets, adding it is necessary for both sides to implement the signed agreements to further cooperation.
He also stressed the need to promote security along the Iran-Pakistan borders, adding that Iran stands ready to work with Pakistan towards the peace process in Afghanistan.
On his part, the Pakistani Foreign Minister, expressed happiness and hailed the relations between the two countries as “cordial” while calling for the promotion of all-out ties.
Iran and Pakistan will hopefully witness a new chapter in their ties, especially in the fields of trade and economy, said Qureshi.
He also backed the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as a “big diplomatic achievement”.
The two countries also signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to establish joint border markets in efforts to strengthen cross-border economic exchanges.
The agreement, which was signed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qureshi, aims to promote economic relations between the two countries and the welfare of border residents.
The border markets will be administrated based on the agreements and protocols between the two sides.
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